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Timing Cover




FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE






The front timing chain case bolts.

Bolt position Bolt diameter
1, 2: 8 mm (0.31 in)
3 - 22: 6 mm (0.24 in)

Tighten the front timing chain case bolts in the order as shown.

Retighten the front timing chain case bolts in the order as shown.

Bolt position Tightening specification
1, 2: 28.5 Nm (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
3 - 22: 12.8 Nm (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)














REAR TIMING CHAIN CASE






Align the rear timing chain case and water pump assembly with the dowel pins (RH and LH) on the cylinder block and install the case.

Tighten the bolts in the numerical order as shown. There are two bolt lengths used. Follow the chart below for proper bolt length specifications.










After all bolts are initially tightened, retighten them to the specification in the numerical order as shown.