Timing Chain Upper Cover Installation

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NOTE:

Before installing the timing chain upper cover, check the components of the timing chain system for damage and wear.

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.
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Unscrew the timing chain upper cover sleeve (1) to the initial position in arrow direction.
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NOTE:
The complete installation procedure of the timing chain upper cover should be done in 20 minutes.

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).
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NOTE:
Do not install the sleeve bolt (3).

Install the 6 timing chain upper cover bolts (1).
Fig 1: Identifying Timing Chain Upper Cover Bolts With Tightening Sequence
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CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten the 6 chain upper cover bolts in sequence as shown to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
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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).