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ISF2.8 CM2220 Chain Drive System

Scene Number: Scene Title Course Information
2086 1000
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All numbers and specifications listed in this program are used for illustration purposes only.
Current information can be found in the Service Manuals located on QuickServe Online.
Scene Number: 2086 1010 Scene Title Objectives

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Upon completion of this course the technician will be capable of:
Recognizing the components of the ISF2.8 chain drive system and
demonstrating knowledge of the service procedure for the ISF2.8 chain drive system.
Scene Number: 2086 1015 Scene Title Chain Drive System Introduction

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The following section will cover the components of the chain drive system.
Scene Number: Scene Title Chain Drive System
2086 1020
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ISF2.8 engines transfer the movement from the crankshaft to the camshaft by the use of a
chain drive system installed at the rear of the engine.
The crankshaft turns an idler gear which carries the chain drive idler sprocket. The idler
sprocket transfers the movement to the camshaft sprocket via the drive chain. The camshaft
sprocket is attached to the overhead camshaft, enabling the camshaft to turn and operate the
valves, and the vacuum pump. The idler gear also turns the fuel pump gear.
One section of the chain drive system is mounted on the block and is enclosed by the
flywheel housing. The second section extends to the cylinder head and is enclosed in a
sprocket housing, which also provides a mounting location for the chain tensioner. The
sprocket housing has a aluminum cover to protect the components.
The chain drive system is splash lubricated by oil that flows from an opening in the rocker
lever cover to the sprocket housing. This splash lubrication then feeds the camshaft sprocket
and drive chain.

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Scene Number: Scene Title Camshaft Sprocket Housing
2086 1030
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The camshaft sprocket housing is a cast aluminum component that sits on the rear faces of
both the cylinder head and the cylinder block, and the top face of the flywheel housing. It
features a pressed-in-place seal that prevents the oil that flows inside it from getting out.
To provide correct sealing, the camshaft sprocket housing must always be first pre-tightened
to the cylinder head, then tightened to the flywheel housing, and then fully tightened to the
cylinder head.
This means that every time the flywheel housing is removed, the sprocket housing must also
be loosened and re-tightened using the correct sequence.
The sprocket housing also provides a mounting location and oil feed to the chain tensioner.
The camshaft speed sensor is also mounted on the side of the sprocket housing.
Scene Number: 2086 1040 Scene Title Camshaft Sprocket Housing Cover

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The sprocket housing cover sits on the sprocket housing, and seals the components inside.
It extends down to the flywheel housing to provide sealing between the two housings.
Scene Number: 2086 1050 Scene Title Timing Speed Ring

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The timing speed ring has four equally spaced main teeth and one sync tooth.
The camshaft speed sensor uses these teeth to determine the position of the engine, and also
acts as a backup for the main speed sensor.
The timing speed ring is positioned on the camshaft via a d-flat feature.
Scene Number: 2086 1060 Scene Title Camshaft Sprocket

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The camshaft sprocket sits on the camshaft nose, and transfers the movement of the chain to
the camshaft.
The camshaft sprocket is not doweled into the camshaft, it is placed between the camshaft
nose collar and the timing speed ring.
It is held in place by the clamp force of the camshaft bolt, transferred by the timing speed
ring.
Scene Number: 2086 1070 Scene Title Crankshaft Gear

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The crankshaft gear is a straight-cut gear and sits on the rear crank nose beside the
crankshaft palm.
It transfers the movement of the crankshaft to the idler gear.

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Scene Number: Scene Title Idler Gear and Shaft
2086 1080
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The idler gear is a straight-cut gear and it has twice the number of teeth compared to the
crankshaft gear. This results in the idler gear rotating half as fast as the crankshaft, causing
the camshaft to turning at half speed. The idler gear is mounted on the idler shaft, which is
bolted into the cylinder block.
The idler shaft sits on the cylinder block on a ring dowel that locates its position.
The idler shaft’s orientation is fixed by use of a pin on the shaft itself.
The orientation of the shaft is important, because the shaft has an oil drilling that provides
lubrication to the idler gear.
The whole assembly is held together on the block by a capscrew that goes through the shaft.
Scene Number: 2086 1090 Scene Title Idler Sprocket

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The idler sprocket sits on the idler shaft and is mounted on the idler gear by four capscrews.
It transfers the movement of the idler gear to the
drive chain.
Scene Number: 2086 1100 Scene Title Drive Chain

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The drive chain is a roller type steel chain with 82 links, and
it takes the movement of the idler sprocket and
transfers it to the camshaft sprocket.
Scene Number: 2086 1110 Scene Title Chain Guides

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There are two plastic chain guides that sit on either side of the chain, to provide smooth
operation.
The guides keep the chain from flapping by providing a path it can run on, they also keep the
chain under tension by transferring the force of the chain tensioner onto it.
One of the chain guides is fixed at both ends, one end is attached to the cylinder block and
the other end to the cylinder head.
The other chain guide is fixed only at the cylinder block end, and the chain tensioner pushes
it at the other end towards the chain to provide tension.

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Scene Number: Scene Title Chain Tensioner
2086 1120
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The chain tensioner sits in a bore on the camshaft sprocket housing, and pushes the mobile
chain guide towards the chain.
It is held in place by a cap that is located on the sprocket housing by two capscrews.
The chain tensioner is made of a telescopic barrel with a spring inside which assists at the
startup of the engine, but the significant tension force is achieved by oil pressure.
Oil is fed by a drilling inside the sprocket housing to the tensioner cap, and from there goes
into the tensioner.
The tensioner has a check valve in the oil intake to prevent oil from flowing back, and it has
a leakage gap between the two concentric pieces.
Scene Number: 2086 1130 Scene Title Overhead Camshaft Timing Introduction

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The following section will cover timing the speed ring on the overhead camshaft.
Scene Number: 2086 1140 Scene Title Preparatory Steps

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Begin the overhead camshaft timing speed ring procedure by
disconnecting the batteries,
removing the overhead camshaft drive chain tensioner,
removing the overhead camshaft sprocket housing cover, and then
removing the vacuum pump.
Scene Number: 2086 1150 Scene Title Barring Engine to TDC

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Rotate the engine to TDC, using the engine barring tool, part number 3824591.
Scene Number: 2086 1160 Scene Title Camshaft Locking Plate Installation

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Next, install the camshaft locking plate, part number 4919107, in place of the vacuum pump
to lock the camshaft at TDC.
Torque the camshaft locking plate to specification.

Refer to Quickserve Online for the correct torque specification.

Scene Number: Scene Title Camshaft Timing Speed Ring Removal
2086 1170
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Return to the rear of the engine and undo the camshaft bolt and remove the overhead
camshaft timing speed ring.

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Scene Number: Scene Title Clean and Inspect for Reuse
2086 1180
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Clean the overhead camshaft timing speed ring with solvent and dry it with compressed air.
Inspect the speed ring for cracks or excessive wear and check it for missing or bent teeth. If
any damage is found, replace the speed ring.
Scene Number: Scene Title Rigid Tensioner Assembly Tool Installation
2086 1190
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Before reinstalling the camshaft timing speed ring remove the capscrew located under the
chain tensioner in the camshaft sprocket housing and
install the rigid tensioner assembly tool, part number 4919592, in place of the chain
tensioner and torque the rigid tensioner assembly tool to specification.
Refer to quickserve online for torque specifications.

Apply 2 Nm [17.7 in-lb] torque to the adjusting screw of the rigid tensioner assembly tool.
Check that the tight side of the chain has no free play.
Check the tight side of the chain has no free play.
Scene Number: 2086 1200 Scene Title Camshaft Timing Speed Ring Installation

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Install the overhead camshaft timing speed ring and tighten the camshaft bolt.
Torque the camshaft bolt to specification.

Refer to QuickServe Online for torque specifications.

Once it has been torqued, tighten it an additional 35 degrees.
Scene Number: Scene Title Tool Removal
2086 1210
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Once complete,
remove the camshaft timing plate from the location of the vacuum pump and
remove the rigid tensioner assembly tool from the location of the chain tensioner.

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Scene Number: Scene Title Finishing Steps
2086 1220
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Finalize the procedure by
installing the vacuum pump,
installing the previously removed capscrew from under the overhead camshaft drive chain
tensioner into the camshaft sprocket housing and
the overhead camshaft drive chain tensioner,
installing the overhead camshaft sprocket housing cover,
connecting the batteries, and torque previously removed items to specification.

Refer to Quickserve Online for torque specifications.

Then operate the engine and check for leaks.
Scene Number: 2086 1230 Scene Title Conclusion

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Scene Number: Scene Title Assessment
2086 1240
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How many capscrews are used to mount the idler sprocket on the idler gear?
Scene Number: Scene Title Assessment
2086 1250
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The chain tensioner sits in a bore on the camshaft sprocket housing, and…
Scene Number: Scene Title Assessment
2086 1260
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How many equally spaced main teeth are found on the timing speed ring?
Scene Number: 2086 1270 Scene Title Assessment

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How many guides are used to provide smooth operation of the chain drive system?
Scene Number: 2086 1280 Scene Title Assessment

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How many links does the drive chain contain?

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