Timing Cover - Installation

INSTALLATION

FRONT COVER - UPPER





1. Install timing belt cover and tighten fasteners (1) to 6 Nm (50 in. lbs.).




2. Install upper torque strut (4)Torque Strut - Installation.




3. Turbocharger equipped vehicles:
- Connect air conditioning lines at junction block (1) near upper timing belt cover.
- Recharge air conditioning system.

4. Perform torque strut adjustment procedure Adjustments.

FRONT COVER - LOWER





1. Install lower timing belt cover and tighten fasteners (2) to 6 Nm (50 in. lbs.).




2. Install right engine support bracket (1). Ensure the power steering pump is properly located in mounting location on bracket. Tighten mount bracket bolts (2) to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).




3. Lower engine into mounting position and install right engine mount through bolt (1). Tighten bolt to 118 Nm (87 ft. lbs.).
4. Install power steering pump and bracket.
5. Install upper radiator closure panelInstallation.
6. Install torque strut bracket (3) to strut tower.
7. Connect ground strap to bracket.
8. Install upper torque strut (4).




9. Connect A/C lines (1) and charge A/C system.
10. Raise vehicle.




11. Connect catalytic converter (2) to manifold.
12. Connect A/C pressure switch connector.




13. Install crankshaft damper Vibration Damper - Installation.
14. Install accessory drive belts.




15. Install lower torque strut (5)Torque Strut - Installation.
16. Perform torque strut adjustment procedure Adjustments.




17. Install right splash shield (3).
18. Install right front wheel.
19. Connect negative cable to battery.

REAR COVER





1. Install rear timing belt cover and fasteners (1,2). Torque fasteners to values specified in




2. Install timing belt idler pulley (1). Tighten timing belt idler pulley fastener (2) to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).




CAUTION: Do not use an impact wrench to tighten camshaft sprocket bolts. Damage to the camshaft-to-sprocket locating dowel pin may occur.

3. Install camshaft sprockets. Hold sprockets with camshaft sprocket holder 6847 while tightening center bolt to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).
4. Install timing belt Timing Belt & Sprockets - Installation.




5. Install front timing belt covers.