Crankshaft Pulley Lock Bolt Assembly Note

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Install the SST to the camshaft as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Installing SST
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Install the M6 x 1.0 bolt in by hand.

Fig 2: Installing M6 x 1.0 Bolt
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Turn the crankshaft clockwise so that the crankshaft is in the No.1 cylinder TDC position.
Hold the crankshaft pulley using the SST .

Fig 3: Holding Crankshaft Pulley
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Tighten the crankshaft pulley lock bolt in the order shown following two steps using the SST (49 D032 316) .
Tightening Torque
1. (1) 96-104 N.m {9.8-10.6 kgf.m, 70.9-76.7 ft.lbf}
2. (2) 87°-93°
Remove the M6 x 1.0 bolt.
Remove the SST from the camshaft.
Remove the SST from the block lower blind plug.
Rotate the crankshaft clockwise two turns until the TDC position.
- If not aligned, loosen the crankshaft pulley lock bolt and repeat from step 1.
Install the cylinder block lower blind plug.
Tightening Torque
1. 20 N.m {2.0 kgf.m, 14.8 ft.lbf}