Timing chain

2006 CADILLAC CTS
117,000 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MARTIN187
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Removed timing chains before putting my cam tool on. Tried to put chain back as close as possible to the original point before removed. How can I set timing without damaging valves?
Apr 18, 2018 at 11:09 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning.

When you set the piston to top dead center, rotate the crank about two inches. that will ensure the pistons are all off TDC and you can move the cams around to align them. once you align them then you can move the crank back to the TDC mark for chain installation.

Roy
Apr 18, 2018 at 11:53 PM
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MARTIN187
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Do I have to remove chains? Or move it with chains on.
Apr 19, 2018 at 12:27 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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chains off.
Apr 19, 2018 at 1:23 AM
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MARTIN187
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Which way do you rotate camshafts to set them?
Apr 25, 2018 at 11:28 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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yYou can rotate either way as long as you are not at top dead center.

Roy
Apr 25, 2018 at 8:25 PM
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