For 1990-2009 cars only
- Clean the components with cleaning solvent.
- Dry the components with compressed air.
- Inspect the camshaft timing chain for binding or wear.
- Inspect the camshaft sprocket and the crankshaft sprocket for:
Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
| • | Broken teeth (1) |
| • | Damaged teeth (2) |
| • | Chipped teeth (3) |
| • | Worn teeth |
| • | Uneven wear on the edge of the teeth |
| • | Worn valleys between the sprocket teeth |
| • | Crankshaft sprocket keyway for wear |
