Timing Drive Components: Installation

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Torque : 10 Nm

Fig 1: Locating Timing Chain Tensioner Arm And Bolts
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NOTE: If the timing chain tensioner plunger and ratchet assembly are not pinned in the compressed position, follow the next 4 steps.

NOTE: Do not compress the ratchet assembly. This will damage the ratchet assembly.

Fig 2: Compressing Timing Chain Tensioner Plunger Using Edge Of Vise

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Using the edge of a vise, compress the timing chain tensioner plunger.
Using a small pick, push back and hold the ratchet mechanism.

Fig 3: Pushing Back And Hold Ratchet Mechanism Using Small Pick
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While holding the ratchet mechanism, push the ratchet arm back into the tensioner housing.

Fig 4: Pushing Ratchet Arm Back Into Tensioner Housing While Holding Ratchet Mechanism
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Install a holding pin into the hole in the tensioner housing to hold the ratchet assembly and the plunger in during installation.

Fig 5: Installing Holding Pin Into Hole In Tensioner Housing
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NOTE: Do not remove the holding pin until the tensioner bolts are tightened.

Fig 6: Locating Holding Pin And Tensioner Bolts

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Torque : 10 Nm

NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench to prevent the component from turning.

Fig 7: Loosening Exhaust Camshaft Phaser And Sprocket Bolt Using Wrench On Flats Of Exhaust Camshaft To Prevent Camshaft Rotation

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Torque : 72 Nm

NOTE: Use an open-ended wrench to prevent the component from turning.

Fig 8: Loosening Intake Camshaft Phaser And Sprocket Bolt Using Wrench On Flats Of Intake Camshaft To Prevent Camshaft Rotation

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Torque : 72 Nm
Refer to: Engine Front Cover .

NOTE: The fuel injection cam lobe must be positioned at zero lift before installing the fuel injection pump housing.

Fig 9: Rotating Engine Clockwise Until Fuel Injection Cam Lobe Is At Zero Lift Using Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

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Turn the component clockwise.
- Visual check.
- Replace as necessary.
Fig 10: Inspecting Fuel Injection Pump Housing Gasket
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Torque :
Stage 1: 15 Nm

Stage 2: 60°

Fig 11: Locating Fuel Injection Pump Housing Stud Bolts
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Torque : 11 Nm

Fig 12: Locating Fuel Injection Pump Housing And Bolts
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Install the following items:
1. Fuel injection pump and tappet.
  Refer to: FUEL INJECTION PUMP .
2. RH fender splash shield.
  Refer to: FENDER SPLASH SHIELD .