Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit — 2016 workshop reference 378

Stage 2: 90°

Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit — original illustration 1, reference 378Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

5. Install the LH timing chain. Refer to: Timing Chain (303-01C Engine - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS), Removal and Installation).

Right hand units

6. Position the secondary timing chain onto the VCT assemblies. Align the colored links on the secondary timing chain with the timing marks on the VCT assemblies as shown in the illustration. The timing mark on the intake VCT assembly should align between the 2 consecutive colored links. The timing mark on the exhaust VCT assembly should align with the single colored link.

Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit — original illustration 2, reference 378Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

7. Install the VCT assemblies and the secondary timing chain onto the camshafts. The timing mark on the

Source reference 378

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