Timing Drive Components: Installation

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Loosen the 2 bolts for the LH engine lift eye.

Fig 1: Identifying LH Engine Lift Eye And Bolts
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Install the Camshaft Alignment Plate into the end of the camshafts.

Fig 2: Installing Camshaft Alignment Plate Into End Of Camshafts
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NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench to hold the camshafts by the hexagon to prevent the camshafts from turning.

NOTE: The timing marks of the camshaft phaser and sprocket must be at the 12 o'clock position.

Fig 3: Locating Camshaft Phaser And Sprockets Bolts

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Install the 2 camshaft phaser and sprockets, bolts and the VCT Alignment Tool.
- Tighten the 2 bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Remove the VCT Alignment Tool.

Fig 4: Removing VCT Alignment Tool
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Remove the Camshaft Alignment Plate.

Fig 5: Removing Camshaft Alignment Plate
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NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench to hold the camshafts by the hexagon to prevent the camshafts from turning.

Fig 6: Locating Camshaft Phaser And Sprocket Bolts

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Tighten to 2 camshaft phaser and sprocket bolts an additional 75 degrees.

NOTE: The special tool can only be installed if the valve timing is correct.

Fig 7: Installing Camshaft Alignment Plate Into End Of Camshafts

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Install the Camshaft Alignment Plate into the end of the camshafts.

NOTE: The special tool can only be installed if the valve timing is correct.

Fig 8: Installing VCT Alignment Tool

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Install the VCT Alignment Tool.
- If the special tools cannot be installed, repeat the adjustment according to the preceding steps.
Remove the VCT Alignment Tool.

Fig 9: Removing VCT Alignment Tool
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Remove the Camshaft Alignment Plate.

Fig 10: Removing Camshaft Alignment Plate
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NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench to hold the camshafts by the hexagon to prevent the camshafts from turning.

Fig 11: Locating Camshaft Phaser And Sprocket Plugs

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Install the 2 camshaft phaser and sprocket plugs.
- Tighten to 16 Nm (142 lb-in).
Install the timing belt tensioner and the bolt.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Rotate the timing belt tensioner clockwise and align the 2 holes on the tensioner and install a small screwdriver or holding pin.
Fig 12: Identifying Bolt And Timing Belt Tensioner
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Install the crankshaft sprocket gear.

Fig 13: Identifying Crankshaft Sprocket Gear
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Install the VCT Alignment Tool.

Fig 14: Installing VCT Alignment Tool
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Install the timing belt in the sequence shown in illustration.

Fig 15: Identifying Timing Belt In Sequence
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WARNING: The timing belt tensioner spring is under load. Extra care must be taken at all times when handling the tensioner. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

Fig 16: Locating Timing Belt Tensioner Holding Tool

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Remove the timing belt tensioner holding tool.
Install the lower timing belt cover and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Fig 17: Locating Bolts And Lower Timing Belt Cover
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Install the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, REFER to Crankshaft Pulley .
Tighten the 2 bolts for the LH engine lift eye.
- 19 Nm (168 lb-in).
Fig 18: Identifying LH Engine Lift Eye And Bolts
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Install the valve cover. For additional information, REFER to Valve Cover .