Safety first (brief): work on a cold engine, support the vehicle safely, relieve stored energy (battery negative disconnected), and be careful around moving parts. Short and direct steps with underlying theory and how each repair action fixes the fault.

1) Diagnose & confirm fault
- What to look for: rattling at idle or on cold start, clatter decreasing with RPM, poor idle, loss of power, intermittent misfire, visible timing-mark misalignment.
- Theory: those symptoms come from chain stretch, worn sprocket teeth/guides, or failed tensioner letting chain jump/phased so cam timing is incorrect or chain has slack and slaps.
- Fix effect: replacing components restores correct cam-crank phasing and removes slack that causes noise and timing errors.

2) Prepare and access timing assembly
- Remove ancillary items (air cleaner, belts, fan/viscous clutch or fan clutch, alternator if needed, harmonic damper/crank pulley, valve cover(s) if needed, water pump/timing cover as necessary).
- Theory: the cam/crank sprockets and chain are behind the timing cover. Access must be full to align marks and replace guides/tensioner safely.
- Fix effect: gives visibility to inspect wear and to set timing precisely.

3) Set engine to #1 TDC on compression stroke
- Rotate engine by hand to bring piston #1 to Top Dead Center with both valves closed (cam lobes for #1 in base circle).
- Theory: TDC on compression assures cam and crank are in the reference position so the relative tooth marks correspond to correct timing phasing.
- Fix effect: correct reference prevents installing chain one tooth off which would leave valves timed incorrectly causing poor running or engine damage.

4) Note/mark timing marks and component orientation
- Align/record factory marks on crank sprocket, cam sprocket(s), and chain (some chains have colored/marked links).
- Theory: marks encode the intended phasing between crank and cam(s). Chains and sprockets must be reassembled to the same relative positions.
- Fix effect: ensures reassembly reproduces factory valve timing.

5) Remove tensioner, guides and chain
- Release tensioner tension per factory method and remove guides/tensioner and chain.
- Theory: tensioner holds chain preload; guides constrain chain lateral movement. Removing allows inspection.
- Fix effect: replacing worn tensioner and guides restores correct preload and damping; removing chain eliminates stretched component.

6) Inspect components and replace as required
- Inspect sprocket teeth, cam/crank journals, guide wear surfaces, tensioner condition, chain elongation. Replace chain, tensioner, and guides as a set if wear is present.
- Theory: worn sprockets change tooth profile and timing accuracy; a stretched chain shifts relative position; a weak tensioner cannot maintain preload.
- Fix effect: new parts restore correct geometry, prevent re-wearing, and remove slack that caused noise and timing drift.

7) Install new chain/guides/tensioner with correct orientation and timing marks
- Fit chain over crank and cam sprockets aligning the marks exactly; fit guides and the tensioner but do not prematurely release hydraulic preload unless instructed by procedure (some tensioners require preloading before release).
- Theory: correct alignment and preloaded tensioner set the chain free of slack and the cam in correct phase with crank.
- Fix effect: eliminates slack-induced timing shift, removes chain slap/noise, and restores valve timing for proper combustion.

8) Apply tensioner and set preload
- If hydraulic: compress/plunge and lock during installation then release per procedure to allow oil to extend plunger and take up slack. If mechanical: adjust to specified preload.
- Theory: tensioner exerts force to remove remaining slack and accommodate thermal expansion/wear.
- Fix effect: continuous preload ensures chain stays tight during all operating conditions, preventing jump or noise.

9) Rotate engine by hand slowly two full revolutions and recheck marks/clearances
- Turn the crank with a wrench through at least two complete revolutions and re-align marks to confirm timing returns to reference; also check that no valves are contacting pistons and that all marks stay in alignment.
- Theory: rotation under spring/oil tension reveals binding, skipped teeth, or wrong phasing that a single static check can miss.
- Fix effect: ensures the assembly is correctly timed and safe to start — prevents catastrophic valve-piston contact if mis-timed.

10) Reassemble ancillaries, set valve clearances if applicable, final checks, test run
- Refit covers, pulleys, belts, fan, etc.; set valve lash to spec if the 2F requires it; start engine, listen for noise, check idle and timing (if adjustable), look for leaks.
- Theory: valve clearances affect cam loading and timing under operation; correct lash ensures correct valve opening/closing events and durability.
- Fix effect: final tuning and leak checks confirm the timing repair solved the symptoms and that engine operates reliably.

How the repair fixes specific faults (concise)
- Chain stretch: new chain restores tooth engagement and timing phase; prevents delayed/advanced valve events causing rough running and loss of power.
- Worn guides/tensioner: replacement stops chain slap and slop — reduces noise and prevents chain from jumping teeth.
- Worn sprockets: new sprockets restore correct tooth profiles so chain runs smoothly and timing is fixed.
- Incorrect cam-crank phasing: aligning marks during reassembly resets valve timing to specification, restoring combustion efficiency and preventing misfires or backfires.

Key theory points to retain
- The timing chain mechanically links crank rotation to cam rotation; exact phase determines when valves open/close relative to piston position.
- Chain stretch or slack changes phase gradually or allows sudden tooth skipping; both alter valve timing and the engine’s combustion events.
- Tensioners and guides maintain chain tension and position, damp vibration, and compensate for wear — without them the chain would be noisy and timing would drift.
- Always verify by rotating the engine by hand; dynamic confirmation is essential.

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