Installation Procedure

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Clean the engine front cover sealing surfaces on engine block and cylinder head.

Fig 1: Sealing Compound Application Areas

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Apply a 2 mm (0.0787 in) bead of RTV sealant the areas shown above (1, 2).

Fig 2: Engine Front Cover Gasket

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Install the engine front cover gasket (1).

Fig 3: Upper Timing Chain Guide And Bolts

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Install the two upper timing chain guide bolts (1) and tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
Install the upper timing chain guide (2).

Fig 4: Timing Chain And Crankshaft Sprocket

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Install the timing chain (1) and crankshaft sprocket (2) together as a unit.

Fig 5: Timing Chain Tensioner Shoe And Bolt

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Install the timing chain tensioner shoe (1).

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the timing chain tensioner shoe bolt (2) and tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 6: Timing Chain Guide Right Side

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Install the timing chain guide right side (1).
Install the timing chain guide right side bolts (2) and tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

Fig 7: Timing Chain And Timing Chain Tensioner

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Push the timing chain (2) in direction of the timing chain tensioner (1) and remove EN-955 pin (3).
Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover with Oil Pump Replacement .