Lower Timing Chain Cover, Tightening Specifications And Sequence

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Fig 1: Identifying Lower Timing Chain Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification

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-- Tighten the bolts in three steps and in the sequence shown:

Step	Bolts	Tightening Specification/Additional Turn
1.	-1 to 9-	5 Nm from the inside toward the outside and diagonally
2.	-1 to 7-	9 Nm from the inside diagonally toward the outside
3.	-8- and -9-	23 Nm

-- Apply the sealant bead to the clean sealing surfaces on the left timing chain cover as illustrated.

Fig 2: 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-.

-- 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 3: 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.

-- Install the left timing chain guard and tighten the bolts as follows: