Valve Rocker Assembly: Installation

Install the valve rocker assembly.
1. Temporarily tighten the bolts equally in alphabetical order as shown in the figure.
  NOTE:
  - Do not temporarily tighten the bolts (i) and (j).
  - Set the ST in the position shown in the drawing to mount the intake valve rocker assembly.
  ST 18354AA000 VALVE ROCKER HOLDER
  
  Fig 1: Setting ST (18354AA000 Valve Rocker Holder)
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2. Tighten the bolts (a) through (h) to specified torque.
  Tightening torque: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
3. Tighten the bolts (i) through (j) to specified torque.
  Tightening torque: 6 N.m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Bolts Tightening Sequence
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4. Use the ST to rotate the spring stopper in the direction of the arrow to fasten the adjuster pin.
  ST 18258AA000 SPRING INSTALLER
  
  Fig 3: Rotating Spring Stopper In Direction Of Arrow To Fasten Adjuster Pin (1 Of 2)
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  Fig 4: Rotating Spring Stopper In Direction Of Arrow To Fasten Adjuster Pin (2 Of 2)
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Remove the timing belt cover LH.
Adjust the valve clearance. Refer to ADJUSTMENT , Valve Clearance.
Install the timing belt cover LH.
Install the rocker cover.
1. Install the rocker cover gasket to the rocker cover.
  NOTE: Use a new rocker cover gasket.
2. Temporarily tighten the bolts in alphabetical order shown in the figure, tighten them in two stages.
  Tightening torque:
  
  1st 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
  
  2nd (only (a) and (b) are tightened) 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
  
  RH side
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Rocker Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence - RH Side
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  LH side
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Rocker Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence - LH Side
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3. Connect the PCV hose.
Install the high tension cord.