How to fix chrysler 300 c timing chain slack - 300 Chrysler Cars & Trucks

have to redo to line up the chain and sprockets

No. The 3.5 liter V6 uses a timing belt.

can't take the slack out of a stretched chained if you already replaced just the tensioner

did you also look at the other timing chain guides?!? they're plastic covered as well & will eventually wear out in time

The 5.7L Hemi is definitely a chain drive.

ther should be a little freeplay with a chain drive if it is too much though it could throw off the drive cogs , just like a cycle chain

No, timing chains can outlast the life of the car. Only a problem if it starts making noise from getting too much slack, or jumping timing.
But that will probably be after the next 100,000, or more.

Timing chains cannot be fixed, only replaced if too much slack from wear. You will have to pull off the timing chain cover to investigate. If it does need replacing, put the engine at top dead center (tdc) of the compression stroke of number one cylinder-that is zero degrees on the timing scale. before you begin removing anything.

The chrysler 300 has a timing chain instead of a belt. There is no real scheduled replacement time
for the chain,unless the chain is bad or another repair requires the removal of the timing case cover.
And thats a fairly big job. Hope this helps.

your engine does have a timing chain, these are very durable, there is no set maintenence interval for them. you can tell how much chain slack you have by gabbing your crankshaft pulley with both hands and rotating it back and forth to feel the chain tightening, it should be a minimul amount of rotation. you should get well over 200k mi. of service without worry. i hope this answers your questions, or at least sets your mind at ease.

u have to check chain for slack if ther is lots slak change if not try to change oil and replace with haver oil and add can lucas u may have lifter noise or worn roker arms