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Timing Chain Assembly

TIMING CHAIN ASSEMBLY





1. Assemble in the order indicated in the table.

Oil Pump Sprocket Assembly Note





1. Hold the oil pump sprocket using the SST.

Timing Chain Assembly Note





1. Install the SST to the camshaft, then align the No. 1 camshaft position with the TDC.
2. Remove the cylinder block lower blind plug.





3. Install the SST as shown in the figure.
4. Turn the crankshaft clockwise so that the crankshaft is in the No. 1 cylinder TDC position.
5. Install the timing chain.





6. Install the chain tensioner and remove the retaining wire.

Camshaft Sprocket, Variable Valve Timing Actuator (L3) Assembly Note
1. Hold the camshaft using a suitable wrench on the cast hexagon as shown in the figure.





2. Tighten the camshaft sprocket lock bolt.
Tightening torque 69 - 75 Nm {7.1 - 7.6 kgf-m, 50.9 - 55.3 ft. lbs.}

Front Oil Seal Assembly Note
1. Apply clean engine oil to the oil seal.
2. Push the oil seal slightly in by hand.








3. Compress the oil seal using the SST and a hammer.

Engine Front Cover Assembly Note
1. Apply silicone sealant to the engine front cover as shown in the figure.

Caution
- Install the cylinder head cover within 10 min of applying the silicone sealant.
- Silicone sealant is not need in area C as indicated below due to an existing. (L3)
- Make sure that there is no oil or dust on the seal side of oil pan.





Thickness
A: 2.2 - 3.2 mm {0.087 - 0.125 inch}
B: 1.5 - 2.5 mm {0.059 - 0.098 inch}








2. Install the cylinder head cover bolts in the order as shown in the figure.

Crankshaft Pulley Lock Bolt Assembly Note





1. Install the SST to the camshaft as shown in the figure.





2. Install the M6 x 1.0 bolt in by hand.
3. Turn the crankshaft clockwise so that the crankshaft is in the No.1 cylinder TDC position.





4. Hold the crankshaft pulley using the SST.





5. Tighten the crankshaft pulley lock bolt in the order shown following two steps using the SST (49 D032 31 6).
Tightening torque
1 96 - 104 Nm {9.8 - 10.6 kgf-m, 70.9 - 76.7 ft. lbs.}
2 87° - 93°
6. Remove the Me x 1.0 bolt.
7. Remove the SST from the camshaft.
8. Remove the SST from the block lower blind plug.
9. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise two turns until the TDC position.
- If not aligned, loosen the crankshaft pulley lock bolt and repeat from Step 1.
10. Install the cylinder block lower blind plug.
Tightening torque 20 Nm {2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft. lbs.}

Cylinder Head Cover Assembly Note
1. Apply silicone sealant to the mating faces as shown in the figure.

Caution
- Install the cylinder head cover within 10 min of applying the silicone sealant.





Dot diameter 4.0 - 6.0 mm {0.16 - 0.23 inch}
2. Install the cylinder head cover with a new gasket.





3. Tighten the bolts in the order shown in the figure.
Tightening torque 8.0 - 10.5 Nm {81.6 - 107.1 kgf-cm, 70.9 - 92.9 inch lbs.}