Lower Timing Chain Cover, Tightening Specifications and Sequence

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-- Tighten the bolts in seven steps as follows:

Steps 1, 2:

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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Step	Bolts	Tightening Specification
1.		Attaching the timing chain guard lower section with the sealant and the sealing pieces to the cylinder block
2.	-1, 2, 3, and 4-	9 Nm

Step: 3 to 6:

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts

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Step	Bolts	Tightening Specification/Additional Turn
3.	-1 to 20-	3 Nm
4.	-1 to 6-	8 Nm
5.	-1 to 6-	Tighten an additional 90°
6.	-7 to 20-	9 Nm

Step 7:

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts

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Step	Bolts	Tightening Specification
7.	-1, 2, 3, and 4-	9 Nm