Chain Cover: Installation

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Apply a light coat of engine oil to the front oil seal inner periphery and outer periphery, and install the front oil seal using ST.
ST 398437700 OIL SEAL INSTALLER

Front oil seal press-fit position: Chain cover end face -1 ⁺⁰ _-1 mm (0.0039 ⁺⁰ _-0.0039 in) position

Fig 1: Installing Front Oil Seal Using ST
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Install the O-rings to cylinder head RH, cylinder head LH, cylinder block LH and oil pan upper.
NOTE:
- Use new O-rings.
- Apply a coat of engine oil to the O-rings.
  
  Fig 2: Locating O-Rings Of Cylinder Head And Cylinder Block
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Apply liquid gasket if there are gaps between cylinder head and cylinder block (A) as shown.
Liquid gasket: THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. K0877Y0100) or equivalent

Fig 3: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area Between Cylinder Head And Cylinder Block
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Apply liquid gasket to the chain cover mating surface and center boss (5 places) as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
- Before applying liquid gasket, remove oil from liquid gasket seal surface of the engine and the chain cover.
- Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.
Liquid gasket: THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. K0877Y0100) or equivalent

Liquid gasket applying diameter: 4±0.5 mm (0.1575±0.0197 in)

Fig 4: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area On Chain Cover Mating Surface And Center Boss
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Set the chain cover, and tighten the bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure.
Tightening torque:

T1: 10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)

T2: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Identifying Chain Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install the idler pulley (C) and oil level gauge guide (B), and insert the oil level gauge (A).
NOTE:
- Use a new O-ring to the oil level gauge guide.
- Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-rings of the oil level gauge guide and the oil level gauge.
Tightening torque:

T1: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

T2: 36 N.m (3.7 kgf-m, 26.6 ft-lb)

Fig 6: Inserting Oil Level Gauge
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Connect the terminal (A) to the oil pressure switch, and connector (B) to the engine oil temperature sensor, and connector (C) to the oil control solenoid LH, and connector (D) to the camshaft position sensor LH, and secure the engine harness with clip (E) and clip (F).
NOTE: The oil pressure switch harness must be positioned toward the left lower side of the vehicle within the range of 90°.

Fig 7: Identifying Oil Pressure Switch Harness Installation Angle
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Tightening torque: 1.5 N.m (0.2 kgf-m, 1.1 ft-lb)

Fig 8: Identifying Oil Pressure Switch Terminal, Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Connector, Oil Control Solenoid LH Connector And Clips
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Attach the rubber cap to the oil pressure switch.

Fig 9: Locating Oil Pressure Switch Rubber Cap
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Connect the connector (A) to the oil control solenoid RH, and the connector (B) to the camshaft position sensor RH, and secure the engine harness with clip (C) and clip (D).

Fig 10: Identifying Clips, Oil Control Solenoid RH Connector And Camshaft Position Sensor RH Connector
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Install the engine harness stay to the chain cover.
Tightening torque: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

Fig 11: Locating Chain Cover Engine Harness Stay Bolts
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Install the crank pulley boss.

Fig 12: Locating Crank Pulley Boss
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Install the crank pulley. < refer to INSTALLATION , Crank Pulley >
Install the water pump pulley. < refer to WATER PUMP , INSTALLATION, Water Pump >
Fill engine oil. < refer to REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil >
When working on the vehicle
NOTE: When working on the vehicle, perform the following steps also.
1. Install the radiator. < refer to INSTALLATION , Radiator >
2. Install the front exhaust pipe. < refer to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe >
3. Install the generator cord stay to the chain cover.
  NOTE: Install the generator cord stay so that the folded end (A) touches at the chain cover boss.
  
  Tightening torque: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 13: Locating Generator Cord Stay Bolt
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4. Install the power steering pump.
  1. Install the power steering pump onto the engine.
    Tightening torque: Refer to "COMPONENT" of "Power Steering" for the tightening torque. < refer to COMPONENT , General Description >
    
    Fig 14: Locating Engine Power Steering Pump Bolts
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  2. Connect the connector to the power steering pump switch.
    
    Fig 15: Locating Power Steering Pump Switch Connector
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  3. Install the generator. < refer to INSTALLATION , Generator >
  4. Install the V-belts. < refer to INSTALLATION , V-belt >