Auxiliary Shaft: Service and Repair

1. Remove timing belt, refer to TIMING BELT & COVER.
2. Remove oil pump drive gear, refer to OIL PUMP DRIVE GEAR.
3. Using tool No. Mot. 855 or equivalent to hold intermediate shaft sprocket in position, remove sprocket retaining bolt.

Fig. 16 Intermediate Shaft Components:

4. Remove intermediate shaft sprocket and key, Fig. 16.
5. Remove cover retaining bolts, cover and gasket.
6. Remove clamp plate attaching bolt and clamp plate.

Fig. 17 Positioning Intermediate Shaft Sprocket:

Fig. 10 Checking Intermediate Shaft Cover To Timing Belt Tensioner Clearance:

7. Remove intermediate shaft.
8. Reverse procedure to install. noting the following:
a. If intermediate shaft cover seal is to be replaced, lubricate seal lips with engine oil and install seal with tool No. Mot. 790 or equivalent.
b. When installing intermediate shaft sprocket, position side of sprocket with the wider hub offset toward the engine block, Fig. 17.
c. Intermediate shaft cover to timing belt tensioner clearance must be adjusted to prevent movement of timing belt during tensioning. Using a suitable feeler gauge measure clearance. Clearance should be .004 inch. If necessary adjust by turning adjusting screw (K), Fig. 10.