OEM 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan Timing Chain

2006 Dodge Grand Caravan Timing Chain Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to Maintain and Fix a Timing Chain on 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan?

  A: To take care of servicing the timing chain and sprockets, begin by unlinking the negative terminal from the battery and then uncover the timing chain area. Keep turning the crankshaft until the timing marks can be seen standing for each other. Extract the camshaft sprocket assembly's bolt, get rid of the timing chain and next take off the crankshaft sprocket. Remove the timing chain, then take off the crankshaft sprocket with the help of Special Tools 8539, 5048-6 and 5048-1 while bracing the crankshaft so it doesn't rotate. To install, sit the sprocket on the crankshaft with the timing mark pointing out and its timing slot lined with the timing pin, then fix it in place using Special Tool 8452. Then, rotate the crankshaft so the timing arrow is at the 12 o'clock position and apply a small amount of clean engine oil to both the timing chain and sprockets before you fit them together. As you grasp the chain and camshaft, install them around the sprocket so that the chain's plated link matches the dot and the timing arrow is at 6 o'clock. Fasten the plated link of the timing chain on top of the crankshaft sprocket, where the dot is visible and put the camshaft sprocket into place. Make sure the timing marks line up with a straight edge, mount the camshaft sprocket bolt and washer and tighten the bolt to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) Turn the crankshaft two full revolutions and look at the timing marks; adjust the camshaft sprocket and realign if they are not in line. After that, place the timing chain cover in place and hook the negative cable back to the battery.