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RH (No.2) Bank 2nd Timing Chain and Chain Tensioner






Removal





1. For reinstallation of timing chain, align 12 timing marks as shown in figure by turning crankshaft.
2. Remove LH bank 2nd timing chain.
3. Remove 1st timing chain.
4. Remove timing chain guide No.3 .
5. Loosen camshaft housing bolts in such order ("1" - "17") as indicated in figure and remove them.





6. Remove camshaft housings.
7. Remove RH bank intake camshaft, RH bank exhaust camshaft, and RH bank 2nd timing chain as a set.
8. Remove timing chain tensioner adjuster No.2.

Inspection

Timing Chain Guide No.3





Check shoe for wear or damage.

RH Bank 2nd Timing Chain Sprockets





Check teeth of sprocket for wear or damage.

RH Bank 2nd Timing Chain





Check timing chain for wear or damage.

Timing Chain Tensioner Adjuster No.2





- Check shoe for wear or damage.
- Check that plunger slides smoothly.

Installation





1. Check timing mark on crankshaft as shown in figure.
2. Apply oil to timing chain tensioner adjuster No.2 (1).





3. Install timing chain tensioner adjuster No.2 (1).
4. Apply oil to sliding surface of each camshafts and camshaft journals.





5. Install RH bank 2nd timing chain by aligning match marks on yellow or silver plates (1) of RH bank 2nd timing chain, RH bank 2nd timing chain intake camshaft sprocket and RH bank 2nd timing chain exhaust camshaft sprocket as shown in figure.





6. Install camshaft housing pins (3) as shown in figure.





7. Check position of camshaft housings. Embossed marks are provided on each camshaft housing, indicating position and direction for installation. Install housings as indicated by these marks.





8. After applying oil to housing bolts, tighten them temporarily first. Then tighten them by following sequence ("1" - "17") as indicated in figure. Tighten a little at a time and evenly among bolts and repeat tightening sequence 2 or 3 times before they are tightened to specified torque.





9. Install timing chain guide No.3 (1).
10. Install 1st timing chain.
11. Install LH bank 2nd timing chain.
12. Install timing chain cover.
13. Install oil pan.
14. Install front differential housing.
15. Install P/S system.
16. Install cooling system.
17. Install intake manifold with throttle body.
18. Refill cooling system with coolant, front differential with gear oil, P/S system with specified fluid and engine with engine oil.
19. Check wheel alignment.
20. Verify that there is no fuel leakage, water leakage and oil leakage at each connection.