Installation Procedure

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NOTE:

Hand tighten only, final tightening will be performed after properly aligning the timing belt front cover to the crankshaft sprocket.

Timing Belt Front Cover Bolt (1) - Loosely install[15x]
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NOTE:
Start by ensuring there is proper clearance in the area of the arrows then confirm proper clearance throughout the crankshaft sprocket circumference.

Use a 0.01 mm feeler gauge around crankshaft sprocket (1) to ensure timing belt front cover (2) is not contacting crank sprocket.
Fig 1: Timing Belt Front Cover Tightening Sequence
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CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .

NOTE:
Once proper clearance is achieved between the timing belt front cover and the crankshaft sprocket, perform final tightening of the timing belt front cover bolts in sequence bolts 3 then bolts 4.

Timing Belt Front Cover Bolt (3) - Tighten [12x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Timing Belt Front Cover Bolt (4) - Tighten [3x] 8 N.m (71 lb in)
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Engine Coolant Fan Bracket (2) - Install - Engine Cooling Fan Bracket Replacement
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Drive Belt Idler Pulley-Left Side (2) - Install - Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement - Left Side
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Drive Belt Tensioner (2) - Install - Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement
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