Repair Procedures: Installation

1. Using a gasket scraper, remove all the old packing material from the gasket surfaces.
2. The sealant locations on the chain cover and the counter parts (cam carrier, cylinder head, cylinder block, and lower crankcase) must be free of harmful foreign materials, oil, dust and moisture. Spray cleaner on the surface and wipe with a clean duster.
3. Before assembling the timing chain cover, liquid sealant should be applied on the gap between cam carrier, cylinder head and cylinder block.

   Bead width:  3.0 - 5.0 mm (0.11 - 0.20 in.)

   Sealant:  Threebond 1217H or equivalent

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4. After applying liquid sealant on the timing chain cover, assemble the cover within 5 minutes of applying sealant. Continuous bead of sealant should be applied to prevent any path from oil leakage.

   Bead width  :

   Whole section: 2.5 - 3.5 mm (0.10 - 0.14 in.)

   Section A: 4.5 - 5.5 mm (0.18 - 0.22 in.)

   Section B: 8.0 - 9.0 mm (0.32 - 0.35 in.)

   Sealant:  Threebond 1217H or equivalent

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5. Install the timing chain cover. The dowel pins on the cylinder block and holes on the timing chain cover should be used as a reference for assembling the timing chain cover to the exact position.

   Tightening torque 

   Bolts (A, B):

   18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb.ft)

   Bolt (C):

   19.6 - 23.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.4 kgf.m, 14.5 - 17.4 lb.ft)

   Bolts (D, E):

   39.2 - 49.0 N.m (4.0 - 5.0 kgf.m, 28.9 - 36.2 lb.ft)

   Bolt (F):

   9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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   NOTE:

   • Always used a new seal bolt (C, F).
   • It is not recommended to start the engine or perform pressure test within 30 minutes of assembling the timing chain cover.

(Refer to Timing System - "FRONT OIL SEAL ")

(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURES ")