Right Timing Chain Cover, Removing And Installing: Installing

NOTE:

Replace the O-rings.

Secure all hose connections with hose clamps of the same type as those equipped by the factory.

-- Remove any old sealant from the surfaces.

CAUTION:

Risk of contaminating the lubricating system.

Fig 1: Cleaning Sealing Surfaces

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WARNING:

Danger of eye injury.

-- Remove the sealant residue on the timing chain cover -1- and cylinder head using a rotating plastic brush, for example.

-- Clean any oil or grease off the sealing surfaces.

-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: about 2 mm (0.0787 in.)).

NOTE:

Note the expiration date of the sealing compound.

Fig 2: Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking (Nozzle Diameter Approx. 1 Mm)

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-- Remove the intermediate pipe -2- from the right timing chain guard with the needle bearing drift.

-- Install the O-rings -1- in the intermediate pipe.

-- Insert the intermediate pipe into the right timing chain cover.

CAUTION:

The lubrication system could be plugged with excess sealant.

NOTE: The timing chain cover must be installed within 5 minutes after applying the sealant.

-- Apply a sealant bead -arrow- to the clean sealing surfaces of the right timing chain cover as shown.

Sealant bead thickness: 2.5 mm (0.098 in.)

Fig 3: Driving Left Coolant Intermediate Pipe Out Of Left Timing Chain Cover With Suitable Drift
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-- Position the right timing chain cover and tighten the bolts, refer to Figure.

The rest of the installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

-- Install the upper rear coolant pipe, refer to OVERVIEW - COOLANT PIPES .

-- Install the vacuum pump, refer to VACUUM PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Connect the coolant hoses with the connector coupling, refer to Fig 4.

Fig 4: Connecting Coolant Hose Coupling

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NOTE: Do not reuse used coolant.

-- Fill with coolant, refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .