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Timing Chain: Installation

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  1. INSTALL CAMSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET AND VVT TIMING SPROCKET 
    1. Install the camshaft timing sprocket.
      1. Face the timing mark of the sprocket outward.
      2. Align the camshaft knock pin with the knock pin groove on the sprocket side with the timing mark, and slide on the timing sprocket.
        Fig 1: Aligning Camshaft Knock Pin With Knock Pin Groove On Sprocket Side
        G02925404Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Temporarily install the timing sprocket set bolt.
      4. Hold the hexagon wrench head portion of the exhaust camshaft with a wrench, and tighten the bolt.

        Torque: 54 N.m (551 kgf.cm, 40 ft.lbf) 

        Fig 2: Tightening Bolt Holding Hexagon Wrench Head Portion
        G02925405Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the VVT timing sprocket.
      1. Holding the timing sprocket in the position where the timing sprocket pin groove is slightly to right of the camshaft pin looking from the front side, install the timing sprocket to the camshaft, lightly pressing and turning it counterclockwise. Check that there is virtually no clearance between the timing sprocket and camshaft flange.
        NOTE: Be careful not to turn the timing sprocket clockwise when installing it.
        Fig 3: Installing Timing Sprocket To Camshaft
        G02925406Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Temporarily install the timing sprocket set bolt.
      3. Hold the hexagon wrench head portion of the intake camshaft with a wrench.
      4. Take care to install the timing sprocket with the bolt

        Torque: 54 N.m (551 kgf.cm, 40 ft.lbf) 

      5. Check that the valve timing controller turns clockwise and that it is locked securely when the lock pin in hole is at the locking point.
  2. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION 
    1. Turn the hexagonal wrench head portion of the camshafts, and align the timing marks of the camshaft timing sprocket and VVT timing sprocket with the timing marks of No 1 and No. 2 bearing caps as shown in Fig 4 .
      Fig 4: Aligning Timing Marks & VVT Timing Sprocket With Timing Marks
      G02925407Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the crankshaft and set the set key on the crankshaft upward.
      Fig 5: Setting Key On Crankshaft Upward
      G02925408Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER 

    Install the damper with the 2 bolts.

    Torque: 9.0 N.m (92 kgf.cm, 80 in.lbf) 

    Fig 6: Installing Chain Vibration Damper
    G02925409Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET 

    Align the sprocket set key with the key groove of the sprocket, slide on the sprocket.

  5. INSTALL TIMING CHAIN 
    1. Install the timing chain on the crankshaft timing sprocket with the blue or orange mark link aligned with the timing mark on the crankshaft timing sprocket.
      Fig 7: Installing Timing Chain On Crankshaft Timing Sprocket
      G02925410Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the timing chain on the camshaft timing sprocket and VVT timing sprocket with the gold or yellow mark links aligned with the timing marks on the camshaft timing sprocket and VVT timing sprocket.
      Fig 8: Installing Timing Chain On Camshaft Timing Sprocket & VVT Timing Sprocket
      G02925411Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL TIMING CHAIN GUIDE 

    Install the timing chain guide with the bolt.

    Torque: 9.0 N.m (92 kgf.cm, 80 in.lbf) 

    Fig 9: Installing Timing Chain Guide
    G02925412Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER 
    1. Install the slipper with the bolt.

      Torque: 19 N.m (194 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf) 

    2. Check that the slipper is hold on the cylinder block stopper.
      Fig 10: Installing Chain Tensioner Slipper
      G02925413Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL CRANK ANGLE SENSOR PLATE 

    Install the plate with the F mark facing forward.

    Fig 11: Installing Crank Angle Sensor Plate
    G02925414Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL TIMING CHAIN COVER 
    1. Remove any old packing (FIPG) material and be careful not to drop any oil on the contact surfaces of the timing chain cover and cylinder head/block/crank case.
      • Using a razor blade and a gasket scraper, remove all the old packing (FIPG) material from the gasket surfaces and sealing grooves.
      • Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the loose material.
      • Using a non-residue solvent, clean both sealing surfaces.
    2. Apply seal packing to the timing chain cover as shown in Fig 12 .

      Seal packing: Part No. 08826-00080 or equivalent 

      Fig 12: Applying Seal Packing To Timing Chain Cover
      G02925415Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • Install a nozzle that has been cut to a 3 to 4 mm (0.12 to 0.16 in.) opening.

        HINT:

        Avoid applying an excessive amount to the surface.

      • Parts must be assembled within 3 minutes of application. Otherwise the material must be removed and reapplied.
      • Immediately remove nozzle from the tube and reinstall cap.
    3. Apply seal packing to 2 locations as shown in Fig 13 .

      Seal packing: Part No. 08826-00080 or equivalent 

      Fig 13: Applying Seal Packing
      G02925416Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • Install a nozzle that has been cut to a 2 mm (0.08 in.) opening.

        HINT:

        Avoid applying an excessive amount to the surface.

      • Parts must be assembled within 3 minutes of application. Otherwise the material must be removed and reapplied.
      • Immediately remove nozzle from the tube and reinstall cap.
    4. Install the timing chain cover with the 14 bolts and 2 nuts. Uniformly tighten the bolts and nuts in several passes.

      Torque: 

      • 9.0 N.m (92 kgf.cm, 80 in.lbf) for bolt A 
      • 21 N.m (214 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf) for bolt B 
      • 43 N.m (439 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf) for bolt C 
      • 43 N.m (439 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf) for bolt D 
      • 9.0 N.m (92 kgf.cm, 80 in.lbf) for nut 
      Fig 14: Tightening Timing Chain Cover Bolts
      G02925417Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      Bolt length:

      BOLT LENGTH REFERENCE

      Bolt A 30 mm (1.18 in) length for 10 mm head
      Bolt B 30 mm (1.18 in) length for 12 mm head
      Bolt C 40 mm (1.57 in) length for 14 mm head
      Bolt D 65 mm (2.56 in) length for 14 mm head
    5. Using a torx socket wrench (E10), install the stud bolt for the drive belt tensioner.

      Torque: 21.5 N.m (219 kgf.cm, 15.8 in.lbf) 

      Fig 15: Installing Drive Belt Tensioner Stud Bolt
      G02925418Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL DRIVE BELT TENSIONER 

    Install the drive belt tensioner with the bolt and nut.

    Torque: 59.5 N.m (607 kgf.cm, 44 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 16: Installing Drive Belt Tensioner
    G02925419Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE: As the drive belt tensioner should be torqued together with the timing chain cover, so be sure install it with in 15 minutes after the timing chain cover is installed.
  11. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  12. INSTALL OIL PAN (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  13. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT PULLEY 
    1. Align the pulley set key with the key groove of the pulley, and slide on the pulley.
    2. Using SST, install the pulley bolt.

      SST 09213-54015, 09330-00021

      Torque: 180 N.m (1,836 kgf.cm, 132 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 17: Installing Crankshaft Pulley
    G02925420Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. INSTALL CHAIN TENSIONER 
    1. Release the ratchet pawl, fully push in the plunger and apply the hook to the pin so that the plunger cannot spring out.
      Fig 18: Pushing Plunger
      G02925421Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Place a new gasket on the timing chain cover with portion A facing as shown in Fig 19 .
      Fig 19: Placing Gasket On Timing Chain Cover With Portion A
      G02925422Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Push the chain tensioner into the timing chain cover, and install the 2 nuts.

      Torque: 9.0 N.m (92 kgf.cm, 80 in.lbf) 

      Fig 20: Installing Chain Tensioner Into Timing Chain Cover
      G02925423Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. SET CHAIN TENSION 
    1. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise, and disconnect the plunger knock pin from the hook.
      Fig 21: Disconnecting Plunger Knock Pin From Hook
      G02925424Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Turn the crankshaft clockwise, and check that the slipper is pushed by the plunger.
      Fig 22: Checking Slipper Is Pushed By Plunger
      G02925425Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. CHECK VALVE TIMING 
    1. Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with timing mark 0 of the timing chain cover.
      NOTE: Always turn the crankshaft clockwise.
      Fig 23: Aligning Groove With Timing Mark Turning Crankshaft Pulley
      G02925426Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing sprocket and VVT timing sprocket are aligned with the timing marks of the No. 1 and No. 2 bearing caps as shown in Fig 24 .

      If not, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (360°) and align the marks as above.

      Fig 24: Checking Camshaft Timing Sprocket & VVT Timing Sprocket Are Aligned With Bearing Caps
      G02925427Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER 
    1. Remove any old packing (FIPG) material.
    2. Apply seal packing to 2 locations as shown in Fig 25 .

      Seal packing: Part No. 08826-00080 or equivalent 

      Fig 25: Applying Seal Packing
      G02925428Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the gasket to the cylinder head cover. If the gasket has damage, replace a new one.

      HINT:

      Part must be assembled within 3 minutes of application. Otherwise the material must be removed and reapplied.

    4. Install the cylinder head cover with the 8 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque: 11 N.m (112 kgf.cm, 8 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 26: Installing Cylinder Head Cover
      G02925429Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Connect the 2 PCV hoses to the cylinder head cover.
  18. INSTALL IGNITION COILS (See  IGNITION COIL  ) 
  19. INSTALL VANE PUMP (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  20. INSTALL GENERATOR (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  21. INSTALL RH ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  22. INSTALL DRIVE BELT (See  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  23. INSTALL ABS ACTUATOR (See  BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY  ) 
  24. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  25. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  26. FILL WITH ENGINE OIL (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  27. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAK 
  28. RECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL