Lower Timing Chain Cover, Removing And Installing: Installing: Notes

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NOTE:

Replace gaskets, seals and O-rings.

During installation, all cable ties must be installed again at the same location.

-- Remove the old sealant from the grooves in the timing chain covers and from the sealing surfaces.

WARNING:

Wear protective eyewear.

-- Remove sealant residue on the timing chain covers and on the cylinder block or head with a rotating plastic brush.

Fig 1: Cleaning Remaining Sealant With Rotating Plastic Brush

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

-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: approximately 2 mm).

Fig 2: Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking

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NOTE:

The sealant bead must not be thicker than specified or sealant could enter the oil pan and clog the oil pump strainer.

Covers for timing chain must be installed within 5 minutes after applying sealant.

-- Insert the seals -2 and 5-.

Fig 3: Install The Seals -2 And 5-.

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-- Apply the sealant beads -1 and 4- to the clean sealing surfaces on the lower timing chain cover as illustrated.

Completely fill the grooves on the sealing surfaces with sealant.
The sealant bead must be 1.5 to 2.0 mm above the sealing surface.
The bead of sealant around the holes -3 and 6- must be 1.5 to 2.0 mm thick.

-- Check whether the 2 alignment bushings are present in cylinder block, install if necessary.

-- Position the lower timing chain guard and tighten bolts as follows.