OEM Dodge Viper Timing Chain

Dodge Viper Timing Chain Parts and Q&A

• Timing Gear Set
  68026797AA
  Q: How to Remove the Timing Chain and Sprockets on Dodge Viper?

  A:

  The first thing to do is to loosen and remove the timing chain cover. After that, take out the camshaft drive plate bolts and unscrew the camshaft drive plate. Move the crankshaft until the marks are lined up and afterward, remove the screw that holds the camshaft sprocket/phaser in place. Following that, take out the timing chain and camshaft sprocket. Before removing the crankshaft sprocket, slip insert 8194 over the end of the crankshaft and apply wheel bearing grease to it. The crankshaft sprocket should only be removed after lubricating the threads of bearing puller 5048 with Mopar Nickel Anti-seize Compound or a similar substance. Use crankshaft sprocket puller 9056 and bearing puller 5048 to get rid of the crankshaft sprocket.
• Timing Gear Set
  4863827
  Q: How to Assess Timing Chain Wear on Dodge Viper?

  A:

  You can measure timing chain wear by using a scale next to the chain and seeing how much it moves. Apply torque with a torque wrench and socket to the bolt on the camshaft sprocket, tightening in the rotation direction of the Crankshaft: either 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) when the cylinder heads are fitted or 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) if they are removed. Be sure the crankshaft is held in place; you may need to prevent it from turning. Place the dimension line on an edge of a chain link, facing the opposite side and turn the bolt with a torque force of 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) if you have cylinder heads or 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) if you don't. Keep an eye on how far the timing chain moves and change it and the sprockets if the motion is more than 3.175 mm (1/8 inch).