Dodge 3.6 Timing

2013 - LX - CHRYSLER 300 - 3.6L V6 V.V.T.
09 - Engine, 3.6L/Valve Timing/CHAIN and SPROCKETS, Timing/Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The magnetic timing wheels (1) must not come in contact with magnets (pickup tools, trays, etc.) or any
other strong magnetic field. This will destroy the timing wheels ability to correctly relay camshaft position
to the camshaft position sensor.
1. Inspect all sprockets and chain guides. Replace if

damaged.
2. If removed, install the right side cam chain guide (1)
and tensioner arm (6). Tighten bolts (2) to the proper
(Torque Specifications).
3. If removed, install the right side cam chain tensioner
(3). Tighten bolts (4) to the proper (Torque
Specifications).
4. Reset the right side cam chain tensioner (3) by
pushing back the tensioner piston and installing
Tensioner Pin 8514 (5).
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5. If removed, install the left side cam chain guide (2)
and tensioner arm (1). Tighten bolts (4) to the proper
6. If removed, install the left side cam chain tensioner
(5). Tighten bolts (6) to the proper (Torque
Specifications).
7. Reset the left side cam chain tensioner (5) by lifting
the pawl (3), pushing back the piston and installing
Tensioner Pin 8514 (7) (Refer to 09 - Engine/Valve
Timing - Standard Procedure).
8. Verify that the key (3) is installed in the crankshaft.
CAUTION: Do not rotate the crankshaft more

than a few degrees independently
of the camshafts. Piston to valve
contact could occur resulting in
possible valve damage. If the
crankshaft needs to be rotated more
than a few degrees, first remove the
camshafts .
9. Verify that the number one cylinder piston is
positioned at top-dead-center by aligning the dimple
(2) on the crankshaft with the block/bearing cap
junction (1).
CAUTION: Do not rotate the camshafts more

than a few degrees independently
of the crankshaft. Valve to piston
contact could occur resulting in
possible valve damage. If the
camshafts need to be rotated more
than a few degrees, first move the
pistons away from the cylinder
heads by rotating the crankshaft
counterclockwise to a position 30°
before-top-dead-center. Once the
camshafts are returned to their top-
dead-center position, rotate the
crankshaft clockwise to return the
crankshaft to top-dead-center.
10. Verify that the camshafts are set at top-dead-center by
positioning the alignment holes (1) vertically.
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CAUTION: Always reinstall timing chains
so that they maintain the same
direction of rotation. Inverting a
previously run chain on a previously
run sprocket will result in excessive
wear to both the chain and sprocket.
11. Place the primary chain onto the crankshaft sprocket
(3) so that the arrow (2) is aligned with the plated link
(1) on the timing chain.
12. While maintaining this alignment, invert the

crankshaft sprocket and timing chain and place the
idler sprocket (4) into the timing chain so that the
dimple (2) is aligned with the plated link (1) on the
timing chain.
13. While maintaining this alignment, lubricate the idler

sprocket bushing with clean engine oil and install
the sprockets and timing chain on the engine. To
verify that the timing is still correct, the timing chain
plated link (6) should be located at 12:00 (1) when the
dimple (5) on the crankshaft is aligned with the block/
bearing cap junction (4).
14. Install the idler sprocket retaining bolt (2) and
washer (3). Tighten bolt (2) to the proper (Torque
Specifications).
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15. Install the primary chain guide (2). Tighten bolt (1) to
the proper (Torque Specifications).
16. Reset the primary chain tensioner (5) by pushing back
the tensioner piston and installing Tensioner Pin
8514 (3).
17. Install the primary chain tensioner (5). Tighten bolts
(4) to the proper (Torque Specifications) and remove
the Tensioner Pin 8514 (3).
18. Press the left side intake cam phaser onto the intake
camshaft. Install and hand tighten the oil control valve
(6).
NOTE: The left side and right side cam chains

are identical.

19. Drape the left side cam chain over the left side intake
cam phaser and onto the idler sprocket (1) so that the
arrow (3) is aligned with the plated link (2) on the
cam chain.
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20. While maintaining this alignment, route the cam chain
around the exhaust and intake cam phasers so that
the plated links are aligned with the phaser timing
marks (1). Position the left side cam phasers so that
the arrows (3) point toward each other and are parallel
to the cylinder head cover mounting surface (5). Press
the exhaust cam phaser onto the exhaust cam, install
and hand tighten the oil control valve (2).
NOTE: Minor rotation of a camshaft (a few

degrees) may be required to install the
camshaft phaser or phaser lock.
21. Install the Lock, Camshaft/Phaser, Left Side 10202-2
(4) with the tool number facing up.
22. Tighten the oil control valves (2) and (6) to the proper
23. Remove the Camshaft Phaser Lock (4).
24. Press the right side exhaust cam phaser onto the
exhaust camshaft. Install and hand tighten the oil
control valve (7).

25. Drape the right side cam chain over the right side
exhaust cam phaser and onto the idler sprocket (1) so
that the dimple (2) is aligned with the plated link (3)
on the cam chain.
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26. While maintaining this alignment, route the cam chain
around the exhaust and intake cam phasers so that
the plated links are aligned with the phaser timing
marks (1). Position the right side cam phasers so that
the arrows (3) point away from each other and the
scribe lines (4) are parallel to the cylinder head cover
mounting surface (6). Press the intake cam phaser
onto the intake cam, install and hand tighten the oil
control valve (2).
NOTE: Minor rotation of a camshaft (a few

degrees) may be required to install the
camshaft phaser or phaser lock.
27. Install the Lock, Camshaft/Phaser, Right Side
10202-1 (5) with the tool number facing up.
28. Tighten the oil control valves (2) and (7) to the proper
29. Remove the Camshaft Phaser Lock (5).
NOTE: There are no timing marks on the oil
pump gear or chain.

30. Place the oil pump sprocket (5) into the oil pump
chain (6). Place the oil pump chain onto the
crankshaft sprocket while aligning the oil pump
sprocket with the oil pump shaft. Install the bolt (4)
and tighten to the proper (Torque Specifications).
31. Install the oil pump chain tensioner (1). Make sure
that the spring (3) is positioned above the dowel pin
(2).
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32. Remove the Tensioner Pins 8514 (1) and (6) from the right side and left side cam chain tensioners.
33. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise (as viewed from the front) two complete revolutions stopping when the dimple (4) on
the crankshaft is aligned with the block/bearing cap junction (5).
34. While maintaining this alignment, verify that the ARROWS (2) on the left side cam phasers point toward each other
and are parallel to the cylinder head cover mounting surface (3) and that the right side cam phaser ARROWS (7)
point away from each other and the SCRIBE LINES (9) are parallel to the cylinder head cover mounting surface (8).
35. There should be 12 chain pins (2) BETWEEN the
exhaust cam phaser triangle marking (1) and the
intake cam phaser circle marking (3) as viewed from
either the front or rear of the cam phasers.
36. If the engine timing is not correct, repeat this
procedure.
37. Install the engine timing cover (Refer to 09 - Engine/Valve Timing/COVER(S), Engine Timing - Installation).
38. Install the spark plugs (Refer to 08 - Electrical/8I - Ignition Control/SPARK PLUG - Installation).
39. Install the cylinder head covers (Refer to 09 - Engine/Cylinder Head/COVER(S), Cylinder Head - Installation).
40. Install the air cleaner body (Refer to 09 - Engine/Air Intake System/BODY, Air Cleaner/Installation) .
41. Fill the engine crankcase with the proper oil to the correct level (Refer to 09 - Engine/Lubrication/OIL - Standard
Procedure).
42. Connect the negative battery cable and tighten nut to the proper (Torque Specifications).
43. Fill the cooling system (Refer to 07 - Cooling - Standard Procedure).
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44. Operate the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Check cooling system for correct fluid level (Refer
to 07 - Cooling - Standard Procedure).
NOTE: The Cam/Crank Variation Relearn procedure must be performed using the scan tool anytime there has
been a repair/replacement made to a powertrain system, for example: flywheel, valvetrain, camshaft and/or
crankshaft sensors or components.

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2013 - LX - CHRYSLER 300 - 3.6L V6 V.V.T.

09 - Engine, 3.6L/Valve Timing/CHAIN and SPROCKETS, Timing/Installation

1. Inspect all sprockets and chain guides. Replace if

8. Verify that the key (3) is installed in the crankshaft.

CAUTION: Do not rotate the crankshaft more

CAUTION: Do not rotate the camshafts more

12. While maintaining this alignment, invert the

13. While maintaining this alignment, lubricate the idler

NOTE: The left side and right side cam chains

CAUTION: Always reinstall timing chains

NOTE: Minor rotation of a camshaft (a few

CAUTION: Always reinstall timing chains

NOTE: Minor rotation of a camshaft (a few

CAUTION: Always reinstall timing chains

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