Timing Chain: Service and Repair
TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the under cover and splash shield.
4. Remove the charge air cooler.
5. Remove the high pressure fuel pump.
6. Remove the ignition coils.
7. Disconnect the wiring harness.
8. Remove the ventilation hose.
9. Remove the drive belt.
10. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
11. Remove the P/S oil pump with the hoses and pipes still connected.
Note: Position and secure the P/S oil pump out of the way with a rope or wire.
12. Remove in the order indicated in the figure.
13. Install in the reverse order of removal.
14. Start the engine and inspect and adjust the following:
(1) Engine oil amount (See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION [L3 WITH TC].) Testing and Inspection
(2) Runout and contact of pulley and belt.
(3) Ignition timing, idle speed, and idle mixture (CO and HC) verification (See ENGINE TUNE-UP [L3 WITH TC].) Testing and Inspection
Cylinder Head Cover Removal Note
1. Loosen the cylinder head cover bolts in the order shown in the figure.
Crankshaft Pulley Lock Bolt Removal Note
1. Rotate the crankshaft in the direction of the engine rotation and remove the cylinder block lower blind plug when the No. 1 cylinder is at the point prior to top dead center (TDC) of compression, then install the SST.
2. Rotate the crankshaft in the direction of the engine rotation so that the No.1 piston is at TDC of the compression stroke. (Until the crank weight contacts SST and stops.)
3. Install the SST to the crankshaft pulley and lock the crankshaft against rotation.
No.3 Engine Mount Removal Note
1. To install the front shaft (RH) of the SST (49 C017 5A0), remove the clip shown in the figure.
2. Install the SST using the following procedure.
Caution: Refer to the SST instruction manual for the basic handing procedure.
(1) Install the right rear shaft of the SST to the bolt of the right shock absorber as shown in the figure.
(2) Install the left rear shaft of the SST to the bolt of the left shock absorber (Identical position to right side).
(3) Install front foot No.2 to the left/right front shaft of the SST, then align the groove of the front shaft of the SST with the folded up part of the vehicle as shown in the figure.
(4) Adjust the positions of the SST side bars so that they are the same height (left and right) and horizontal.
(5) Make sure each joint is securely tightened.
3. Support the engine using the SST.
4. Remove the battery tray bracket, No.4 engine mount rubber and bracket.
Front Oil Seal Removal Note
1. Remove the front oil seal using a flathead screwdriver or similar tool.
Chain Tensioner Removal Note
1. Press the timing chain tensioner ratchet to the left using a thin flathead screwdriver (precision screwdriver) to unlock the plunger.
2. Slowly press the plunger back in the direction shown in the figure while pressing the ratchet.
3. Release the ratchet with the plunger still pressed down.
4. Press-in the plunger until the ratchet position is as indicated in the figure, and then insert the wire to lock the plunger.
Oil Pump Driven Sprocket Removal Note
1. Install the SSTs to the oil pump driven sprocket, and lock it against rotation.
Oil Pump Drive Sprocket Installation Note
1. The oil pump drive sprocket has the assembly direction as shown in the figure.
Oil Pump Driven Sprocket Installation Note
1. Install the SST to the oil pump driven sprocket and lock the oil pump against rotation.
Timing Chain Installation Note
1. Install the SST to the camshaft as shown in the figure.
2. Install the timing chain.
3. Remove the wire or paper clip from the chain tensioner piston and apply tension to the timing chain.
Front Oil Seal Installation Note
1. Apply clean engine oil to a new front oil seal.
2. Push the front oil seal in the engine front cover by hand.
3. Use the SST to tap in the front oil seal.
Front oil seal press-in amount 0 - 0.5 mm (0 - 0.019 in)
Engine Front Cover Installation Note
1. Apply silicone sealant to the engine front cover.
Caution:
- Install the engine front cover within 10 min of applying the silicone sealant.
- Silicone sealant is not needed in area C as indicated due to an existing seal.
Thickness
A: 2.2 - 3.2 mm (0.087 - 0.12 in)
B: 1.5 - 2.5 mm (0.06 - 0.098 in)
2. Tighten the engine front cover installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
No.3 Engine Mount Installation Note
1. Tighten the stud bolt of the No.3 engine mount bracket.
Tightening torque 7.0 - 13 Nm (71.4 - 132.5 kgf-cm, 62.0 - 115.0 in-lbf)
Note: Tightening stud bolt when the nut of No.3 engine mount nut is loosened.
2. Hand-tighten the No.3 engine mount rubber and No.3 engine mount bracket.
3. Tighten the bolts and nuts in the order as shown in the figure.
Tightening torque 74.5 - 104.9 (7.6 - 10.6 kgf-m, 55.0 - 77,3 ft-lbf)
Crankshaft Pulley Lock Bolt Installation Note
1. Install the SST to the camshaft as shown in the figure.
2. Verify that cylinder No.1 is at TDC of the compression stroke. (Position crank weight contacts SST.)
3. To position the crankshaft pulley, temporarily tighten it and, using a suitable bolt (M6 X 1.0 length 25 - 35 mm (0.99 - 1.3 in)), fix the crankshaft pulley to the engine front cover.
4. Install the SSTs to the crankshaft pulley, lock the crankshaft against rotation, and tighten the crankshaft pulley lock bolt using the following two steps.
Tightening procedure
1st step: 96 - 104 Nm (9.8 - 10.6 kgf-m, 70.9 - 76.7 ft-lbf)
2nd step: 87° - 93°
5. Remove the bolt (M6 X 1.0 length 25 - 35 mm (0.99 - 1.3 in)) installed to the crankshaft pulley.
6. Remove the SST from the camshaft.
7. Remove the SST installed in the cylinder block lower blind plug hole.
8. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise two turns and inspect the valve timing.
- If not aligned, repeat from Step 1.
9. Install the cylinder block lower blind plug.
Tightening torque 18 - 22 Nm (1.9 - 2.2 kg-m, 14 - 16 ft-lbf)
Cylinder Head Cover Installation Note
1. Apply silicone sealant to the areas shown in the figure.
Thickness 5.0 mm (0.20 in)
2. Tighten the cylinder head cover bolts in the order shown in the figure.
Tightening torque 8.0 - 10.5 Nm (82 - 107 kgf-cm, 71 - 92 in-lbf)