Installation Procedure

Clean the engine front cover sealing surfaces on the engine block and the cylinder head.
Apply sealing compound to the shown areas (1) and (2). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers .

Fig 1: Sealing Compound Application Areas
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NOTE: The thickness of the sealing bead should be 2 mm (0.0787 in).
Install the engine front cover gasket (1).

Fig 2: Engine Front Cover Gasket
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NOTE: Mind the guide sleeves.
Install the timing chain (1) along with the crankshaft sprocket (2).

Fig 3: Timing Chain And Crankshaft Sprocket
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Install the timing chain tensioner shoe (1).

Fig 4: Timing Chain Tensioner Shoe And Bolt
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Install the timing chain tensioner shoe bolt (2) and tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
Install the timing chain guide right side (1).

Fig 5: Timing Chain Guide Right Side
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Install the 2 timing chain guide right side bolts (2) and tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
Push the timing chain (2) in direction to the timing chain tensioner (1) and remove EN-955-10 fixing pin (3).

Fig 6: Timing Chain And Timing Chain Tensioner
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Install the engine front cover with oil pump. Refer to Engine Front Cover with Oil Pump Replacement .
Close the hood.