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Rocker Cover RH

  1. Install new spark plug pipe gaskets to the spark plug pipe.
    NOTE: Apply a light coat of engine oil to the spark plug pipe gaskets, and insert them onto the spark plug pipe edge (A).
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  2. Install new rocker cover gasket (ring type) to the cam carrier RH.
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  3. Install the rocker cover RH.
    1. Install new rocker cover gasket RH to the rocker cover RH.
    2. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of rocker cover RH as shown in the figure.
      NOTE:
      • Before applying liquid gasket, degrease the old liquid gasket seal surface of the engine.
      • Be careful not to allow liquid gasket to be squeezed out from rocker cover RH.
      • Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.

      Liquid gasket: 

      THREE BOND 1217G (part No. K0877Y0100), THREE BOND 1217H or equivalent

      Liquid gasket applying diameter: 

      3±1 mm (0.1181±0.0394 in)

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      (A) 10 mm (0.3937 in) or more
      (B) 74 mm (2.9134 in) or more
      (C) 71 - 73 mm (2.7953 - 2.8740 in)
      (D) Arch starting point
    3. Set the rocker cover RH on the cam carrier RH, and fasten all bolts until their two or more full threads engage.
    4. Tighten all bolts with a torque of 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) in numerical order as shown in the figure.
    5. Tighten all bolts again with a torque of 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) in numerical order as shown in the figure.
    NOTE: This procedure is necessary to stabilize torque.
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  4. Install the #1 ignition coil and the #3 ignition coil. Ref. to IGNITION (H4DO)>IGNITION COIL>INSTALLATION .
  5. When working on the vehicle
    NOTE: When working on the vehicle, perform the following steps also.
    1. Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
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      (A) To engine rear hanger
      (B) To ST (HANGER)
    2. Lift the engine a little, and remove the ST.
      CAUTION: When lifting up the engine, pay attention to the clearance of each part and be careful not to lift the engine too much, in order to prevent damaging the vehicle.
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    3. Lower the engine and remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
    4. Remove the ST1 and ST2 from the engine unit.
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    5. Lift up the vehicle.
    6. Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the crossmember COMPL front.
      CAUTION: Use new nuts.
      NOTE: Make sure that locators (a) of the engine mounting are securely inserted.

      Tightening torque: 

      90 N.m (9.2 kgf-m, 66.4 ft-lb)

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    7. Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION .
    8. Lower the vehicle.
    9. Install the pitching stopper.

      Except for WILDERNESS model: 

      Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580 (EXCEPT FOR WILDERNESS))>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>INSTALLATION>PITCHING STOPPER .

      WILDERNESS model: 

      Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580 (WILDERNESS))>TRANSMISSION MOUNTING SYSTEM>INSTALLATION>PITCHING STOPPER .

    10. Install the air cleaner case. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>AIR CLEANER CASE>INSTALLATION .
    11. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
    12. Install the collector cover. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>COLLECTOR COVER>INSTALLATION .
    13. Set the panel COMPL front hood to the normal position. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>STAY ASSEMBLY FRONT HOOD .
    14. Install the striker assembly front hood. Ref. to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>FRONT HOOD>ASSEMBLY .
    15. Close the panel COMPL front hood.
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