Left Timing Chain Cover, Removing And Installing: Installing

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NOTE:

Replace the bolts for the left timing chain cover.

-- Remove old sealant form the grooves in the timing chain cover as well as from the sealing surfaces.

CAUTION:

Risk of contaminating the lubricating system.

Cover open parts of engine.

Fig 1: Cleaning Remaining Sealant With Rotating Plastic Brush

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WARNING:

Danger of eye injury.

Wear protective eyewear.

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

-- Clean the sealing surfaces; they must be free of oil and grease.

NOTE:

Note the expiration date of the sealing compound.

Fig 2: Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking

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-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: about 1.5 mm).

CAUTION:

The lubrication system could be plugged with excess sealant.

Do not apply sealant bead thicker than specified.

-- Apply a sealant bead to the clean sealing surface of the left timing chain cover as shown in the illustration.

Fig 3: Appling Sealant Bead To Timing Chain Cover -1-

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The groove -1- of sealing surface must be completely filled with sealant.
The sealant bead must be 1.5 to 2.0 mm above the sealing surface.

-- Install the seal -2-.

NOTE:

Note the expiration date of the sealing compound.

Fig 4: Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking

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-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: about 3 mm).

-- Apply a sealant bead with a 3 mm diameter to the transitions between the cylinder head and lower timing chain cover -arrows- as illustrated.

Fig 5: Apply A Sealant Bead

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CAUTION:

The lubrication system could be plugged with excess sealant.

Do not apply sealant bead thicker than specified.

NOTE:

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

-- Position the left timing chain cover and tighten the bolts. Refer to Figure.

Fig 6: Identifying Left Timing Chain Cover

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note The Following:

-- Install the left rear coolant pipes. Refer to LEFT REAR COOLANT PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [CATA] .

-- Install the left intermediate pipe. Refer to LEFT INTERMEDIATE PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - TURBOCHARGER or OVERVIEW - EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION, CASA, CASD .