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2ND Timing Chain (Bank 1) and Timing Chain Tensioner Adjuster No.1 Removal and Installation

2nd Timing Chain (Bank 1) and Timing Chain Tensioner Adjuster No.1 Removal and Installation

Removal
1) Remove timing chain cover.
2) By turning crankshaft, align camshaft (bank 1) and crankshaft at specific position as follows.
a) Using special tool, align circle mark (1) on crankshaft timing sprocket with circle mark (2) on oil pump.
Special Tool
(A): Crankshaft rotation socket (EN-46111)








b) Make sure that the flat sections (1) of camshafts are parallel to cylinder head (2).





c) Hold camshafts (bank 1) with special tool as shown in figure.
Special Tool
(A): 09917-67810





3) Remove timing chain tensioner adjuster No.1 (1) and gasket (2).





4) Remove timing chain tensioner No.1 (1).





5) Remove timing chain guide No.1 (1).





6) Remove 2nd timing chain (Bank 1).

Installation
1) Check that circle mark (1) on crankshaft timing sprocket is in alignment with circle mark (2) on oil pump.





2) Install timing chain by aligning discrimination plates (2) of timing chain and triangle mark (1) on intake and exhaust CMP actuator as shown in figure.
3) Fit idler sprocket No.1 to timing chain by aligning discrimination plate (2) of timing chain and match mark (3) on idler sprocket No.1.





4) Remove special tool from camshaft (bank 1).
Special Tool
(A): 09917-67810





5) Turn crankshaft by about 90 degrees paying attention to keep the alignment of timing chain.
6) Apply engine oil to sliding surface of timing chain guide No.1 (1) and install it. Tighten timing chain guide No.1 bolt to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Timing chain guide No.1 bolt (a): 23 Nm (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lbf-ft)





7) Apply engine oil to sliding surface of timing chain tensioner No.1 (1) and install it. Tighten timing chain tensioner No.1 bolt to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Timing chain tensioner No.1 bolt (a): 23 Nm (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lbf-ft)





8) Fix plunger in timing chain tensioner adjuster No.1 as follows.
a) Remove plunger (1) from timing chain tensioner adjuster No.1 (2).





b) Using special tool, turn plunger in arrow direction to contract it and install it to timing chain tensioner adjuster No.1.
Special Tool
(A): 09917-67810





c) Hold plunger using lock pin (1) as follows.





9) Install new gasket (1) and timing chain tensioner adjuster No.1 (2) and tighten timing chain tensioner adjuster No.1 bolt to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Timing chain tensioner adjuster No.1 bolt (a): 23 Nm (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lbf-ft)





10) Check that triangle mark (1) on intake CMP actuator, triangle mark (2) on exhaust CMP actuator and match mark (3) on idler sprocket No.1 are in alignment with discrimination plates (4) of timing chain.





11) Remove lock pin (1) from timing chain tensioner adjuster No.1.





12) Turn crankshaft clockwise by 2 revolutions and check that circle mark (1) on crankshaft timing sprocket are in alignment with circle mark (2) on oil pump.





13) Confirm that special tool is installed to camshaft (bank 1) and camshaft (bank 2).
Special Tool
(A): 09917-67830
(B): 09917-67810








14) Remove special tool.
Special Tool
(A): Crankshaft rotation socket (EN-46111)





15) Install timing chain cover.
16) Install belt idler arm to generator bracket.
17) Install OCV.
18) Install P/S pump bracket.
19) Install water pump pulley.
20) Install cylinder head cover.
21) Install accessory drive belt.
22) Install engine assembly to vehicle.