Timing Chain Upper Cover Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Check the components of the timing chain system for damage and wear:
- Timing chain guides with plastic attachment
- Timing chain tensioner and timing chain tensioner shoe with plastic attachment
- Timing chain and all timing chain sprockets
- Oil pump sprocket
- Oil pump drive chain tensioner
- Clean the sealant surfaces.
- Unscrew the timing chain upper cover sleeve (1) to the initial position in arrow direction.
- Apply silicone sealing compound (1) to the timing chain upper cover sealing surface. The thickness of the sealing bead should be 2.0 - 3.0 mm (0.079 - 0.118 in).
- Install the 6 timing chain upper cover bolts (1).
- Tighten the 6 chain upper cover bolts in sequence as shown to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Tighten the timing chain upper cover sleeve (1) to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).
- Install the timing chain upper cover sleeve bolt (2) and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
NOTE:
Before installing the timing chain upper cover, check the components of the timing chain system for damage and wear.
NOTE:
The complete installation procedure of the timing chain upper cover should be done in 20 minutes.
NOTE:
Do not install the sleeve bolt (3).
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .