Left And Right Timing Chain Covers, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - TIMING CHAIN COVER .
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NOTE:

Replace the O-rings.

CAUTION:

Risk of contaminating the lubricating system.

Cover open parts of the engine.

-- Remove any old sealant from the surfaces.

WARNING:

Danger of eye injury.

Wear protective eyewear.

-- Remove the sealant residue on the cover for the timing chain, and cylinder head, for example using 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.

NOTE:

Be sure to check the expiration date of the sealant.

Fig 2: Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking

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

Fig 3: Applying Sealant Bead On Clean Sealing Surfaces Of Left Cover For Timing Chain

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CAUTION:

The lubrication system could be blocked with excess sealant.

Do not apply sealant bead thicker than indicated.

-- Apply the sealant bead -arrow- to the clean sealing surfaces on the timing chain cover as shown in the illustration.

Sealant bead thickness: 2.5 mm

NOTE:

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

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

Fig 4: Identifying Left Timing Chain Cover Bolt Loosening Sequence

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

Fig 5: Identifying Right Timing Chain Cover Bolt, Tightening/Loosening Sequence

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Install in reverse order of removal, Note The Following:

-- Install the secondary air injection combination valve. Refer to left LEFT SECONDARY AIR INJECTION COMBINATION VALVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING , and right RIGHT SECONDARY AIR INJECTION COMBINATION VALVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .