Part 2
Engine
Assembly
50. Verify that the RH camshafts are correctly positioned.
51. Install the RH VCT assembly and the 3 bolts.
^ Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
52. Install the RH timing chain.
^ Align the marks on the timing chain with the marks on the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets.
53. Install the RH timing chain tensioner and tensioner arm.
1 Install the tensioner arm.
2 Position the tensioner.
3 Install the 2 bolts.
^ Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
54. Remove the LH and RH timing chain tensioner piston retaining wires.
55. Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise 120 degrees to top dead center (TDC).
56. CAUTION: Failure to verify correct timing drive component alignment will result in severe engine damage.
Verify the timing with these steps.
1 There should be 12 chain links between the camshaft timing marks.
2 There should be 27 chain links between the camshaft and the crankshaft timing marks.
3 There should be 30 chain links between the camshaft and the crankshaft timing marks.
57. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
58. CAUTION: This pulse wheel is used in several different engines. Install the pulse wheel with the keyway in the slot stamped "30RFF" only (orange in color).
Install the ignition pulse wheel.
59. Install 3 new gaskets in the front cover.
60. NOTE: Clean the sealing surfaces with metal surface cleaner before applying gasket and sealant.
NOTE: The front cover must be installed and the bolts tightened within 4 minutes of sealant application.
Apply a 6 mm (0.23 inch) dot of silicone gasket and sealant to the cylinder block to lower cylinder block and cylinder head mating surfaces.
61. NOTE: Fasteners 1 and 13 are stud bolts.
Position the engine front cover and install the 14 bolts and 2 stud bolts.
^ Tighten in the sequence shown to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
62. Apply clean engine oil to the seal lip and seal bore before installing the seal.
63. Using the special tools, install a new crankshaft front seal.
64. NOTE: Clean the keyway and slot using metal surface cleaner before applying silicone gasket and sealer.
NOTE: The crankshaft pulley must be installed and the bolt tightened within 4 minutes of applying the silicone gasket and sealer.
Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the end of the keyway slot.
65. NOTE: Lubricate the outside diameter sealing surfaces with clean engine oil.
Using the special tool, install the crankshaft pulley.
66. Install the bolt and washer. Using the special tool to hold the crankshaft pulley, tighten the bolt in 4 stages:
^ Stage 1: Tighten to 120 Nm (86 ft. lbs.).
^ Stage 2: Loosen one full turn.
^ Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
^ Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
67. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and the 2 idler pulleys.
^ Tighten the tensioner bolt to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the idler pulley bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
68. Install the oil pan baffle and the 8 nuts.
^ Tighten the oil pan baffle nuts in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten the 4 smaller nuts to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.) and the larger nuts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
- Stage 2: Tighten all 8 nuts an additional 45 degrees.
69. Install a new O-ring seal on the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
^ Lubricate with clean engine oil.
70. Install the oil pump screen and pickup tube and the 2 bolts.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
71. Install the LH and RH spark plugs.
^ Tighten to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
72. NOTE: The valve cover must be installed and the bolts and stud bolts tightened within 4 minutes of sealant application.
Apply a 8 mm (0.31 inch) dot of silicone gasket sealant to the front cover-to-cylinder head joints and the cam seal retainer-to-cylinder head joints.
73. Position the LH valve cover and install the bolts and stud bolts.
^ Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
74. NOTE: Apply a light film of silicone brake caliper grease and dielectric compound to the interior of the spark plug boot prior to installation.
Install the 3 LH coil-on-plug assemblies and the 3 bolts.
^ Tighten to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
75. NOTE: The valve cover must be installed and the bolts and stud bolts tightened within 4 minutes of sealant application.
Apply an 8 mm (0.31 inch) dot of silicone gasket sealant to the front cover-to-cylinder head joints.
76. Position the RH valve cover and install the bolts and stud bolts.
^ Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
77. NOTE: Apply a light film of silicone brake caliper grease and dielectric compound to the interior of the spark plug boot prior to installation.
Install the 3 RH coil-on-plug assemblies and the 3 bolts.
^ Tighten to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
78. If equipped, install the block heater.
^ Tighten to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
79. NOTE: Apply thread sealant with PTFE to the oil pressure sender threads.
Install the oil pressure sender.
^ Tighten to 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.).