Timing Drive Components: Installation

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Install the timing chain tensioner and the bolts.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
Fig 1: Installing Timing Chain Tensioner And Bolts
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If necessary, retract the tensioner pad retracting mechanism and insert a retaining pin.

Fig 2: Retracting Tensioner Pad Retracting Mechanism And Inserting Retaining Pin
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Rotate the crankshaft so the No. 1 piston is at top dead center (TDC) and the key is at the 12 o'clock position.

Fig 3: Rotating Crankshaft So No. 1 Piston Is At Top Dead Center (TDC) And Key Is At 12 O'clock Position
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Turn the camshaft sprocket so that the timing mark is at the 12 o'clock position and is lined up with the timing mark on the balance shaft at the 6 o'clock position.

Fig 4: Aligning Timing Mark
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Install the timing chain, the camshaft sprocket and the crankshaft sprocket.

Fig 5: Installing Timing Chain, Camshaft Sprocket And Crankshaft Sprocket
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Make sure that the timing marks and the keyways are aligned.

Fig 6: Identifying Timing Marks And Keyways Are Aligned
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Remove the retaining pin.

Fig 7: Removing Retaining Pin
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Install the camshaft synchronizer drive gear and the bolt.
- Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
Fig 8: Installing Camshaft Synchronizer Drive Gear And Bolt
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Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .