Timing Chain Cover: Installation

NOTE: Ensure all sealing surfaces have been cleaned and prepared properly for effective repair. Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) gaskets require a scratch free sealing surface.

Install the cylinder heads, and install the bolts (1). See CYLINDER HEAD .

Fig 1: Installing Cylinder Head
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Align the basic valve timing to 40 deg. ATDC. See TIMING CHAIN .

Fig 2: Aligning Basic Valve Timing
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NOTE: Apply sealer ONLY to the area marked (1) as shown. If porous points are visible at the cylinder heads or at the rear of the engine near the sealing surface of the cylinder head gasket, apply sealant at these points. The sealant must be applied only as a 2.0 mm +/- 0.5 mm bead, assembled within 10 minutes, and not be flattened or spread.

Fig 3: Applying Sealant

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Apply a 1.5 to 2.0 mm bead of Loctite 5203 or equivalent sealer to the area marked (1) as shown in illustration.
Position the timing chain cover on the front of the engine.

NOTE: Ensure that the bolts indicated by the arrows in illustration are installed with tread sealer prior to assembly.

Fig 4: Installing Timing Chain Cover Bolts

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Install the timing chain cover bolts and tighten to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
Install the timing chain tensioner (1), tighten to 80 N.m (59 ft. lbs.). See TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER .

Fig 5: Installing Timing Chain Tensioner
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Remove Special Tool 9102 Flywheel Locking Tool (1) from the engine.

Fig 6: Removing Flywheel Locking Tool
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Install the starter. See STARTERS article.
Install a new front crankshaft radial oil seal. See CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - FRONT .
Install the generator. See GENERATORS & REGULATORS article.
Install the vibration damper. See VIBRATION DAMPER .

Fig 7: Installing Vibration Damper
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Install the idler pulley. See COOLING SYSTEM (MECHANICAL) article.
Install the power steering pump, return hose (1), and pressure hose (2). See MANUAL & POWER STEERING article.

Fig 8: Installing Power Steering Pump, Return Hose & Pressure Hose
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Install the upper and lower (1) oil pan. See OIL PAN .

Fig 9: Installing Lower Oil Pan
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Install the accessory drive belt. See COOLING SYSTEM (MECHANICAL) article.

Fig 10: Installing Accessory Drive Belt
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Remove the engine from the stand.
Install the clutch if equipped. See CLUTCHES article.
Install the transmission on the engine. For automatic, see REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article and for manual, see REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article.
Install the engine in the vehicle. See INSTALLATION .

Fig 11: Installing Engine
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