Installation Procedure
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- Ensure engine is adjusted to TDC of cylinder (1) and camshafts are fixed with EN-51148 holding tool.
- NOTE:
Note the proper location of the timing chain marks when installing.
Install the timing chain (1) along with the crankshaft sprocket (2).
Ensure that the colored link (3) match to the arrow on the oil pump.
- Ensure that the colored links (1, 2) match to the marks on the camshaft position adjuster actuators.
Timing Chain Tensioner (1) - Install
- Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x] 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Push the timing chain guide - right side (2) in the direction of the arrow.
- Remove the 2mm drill bit or equivalent (3) from the tensioner (1).
Remove the middle bolt (3) and the 2 outer bolts (2, 4) and remove the EN-51148 holding tool (1).
- Timing Chain Upper Guide Replacement - Install
- Check the position of the crankshaft, camshaft and camshaft position actuator adjuster.
- Install the lower engine front cover with 4 bolts and the crankshaft balancer absorber.
- Turn crankshaft 720 degrees in the direction of engine rotation by the crankshaft balancer absorber bolt.
Adjust the engine to cylinder 1 (TDC) of combustion stroke. Set crankshaft in direction of engine rotation until the markings (2, 3) line up. Rotate at the crankshaft balancer absorber bolt (1).
Install the EN-51148 holding tool (1) to camshafts and to the cylinder head.
- Tighten the bolt (3) in the middle.
- Tighten the 2 outer bolts (2, 4).
- If EN-51148 holding tool can be installed, the engine timing is properly adjusted.
- Remove the middle bolt (3) and the 2 outer bolts (2, 4) and remove the EN-51148 holding tool (1).
- Remove the temporarily installed crankshaft balancer absorber and the lower engine front cover.
- Engine Front Cover Replacement - Lower - Install
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .