Cam Chain Removal, Installation, and Inspection (1.5 L Engine): Installation

NOTE: 

• How to read the torque specifications .
• Keep the cam chain away from magnetic fields.

1. No. 1 Piston at Top Dead Center - Set (Crank Side)

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   1. Set the crankshaft to top dead center (TDC). Align the TDC mark (punch mark) (A) on the cam chain drive sprocket with the pointer (B) on the oil pump.

2. No. 1 Piston at Top Dead Center - Set (Cam Side)

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   1. Set the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC). The "UP" mark (C) on VTC actuator A should be at the top and align the TDC marks (D) on VTC actuator A and VTC actuator B.

3. Pin - Insert

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   1. Insert the camshaft lock pin set to camshaft maintenance holes.

4. Cam Chain - Install

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   1. Install the cam chain on the cam chain drive sprocket with the punch mark (A) aligned with the center of the colored link plates (B).

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   2. Install the cam chain on VTC actuator A and VTC actuator B with the punch marks (C) aligned with the center of the colored link plates (D).

5. Cam Chain Tensioner Arm, Cam Chain Tensioner Sub Arm, and Cam Chain Guide - Install
   Fig 1: Cam Chain Tensioner With Torque Specifications

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   1. Install the cam chain guide (A), the cam chain tensioner arm (B), and the cam chain tensioner sub arm (C).

6. Cam Chain Guide B - Install
   Fig 2: Cam Chain Guide With Torque Specifications

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7. Pin - Remove

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   1. Remove the camshaft lock pin set from the camshaft maintenance holes.

8. Cam Chain Auto-Tensioner - Install

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   1. Compress the cam chain auto-tensioner when replacing the cam chain. Remove the pin (A) from the cam chain auto-tensioner that was installed during removal. Turn the plate (B) counterclockwise, to release the lock, then press the rod (C), and set the first cam (D) to the first edge of the rack (E). Insert the 1.2 mm (3/64 in) diameter pin back into the holes (F).NOTE:  If the cam chain auto-tensioner is not set up as described, the cam chain auto-tensioner will be damaged.

   Fig 3: Cam Chain Auto-Tensioner With Torque Specifications

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   2. Install the cam chain auto-tensioner filter (A) and the cam chain auto-tensioner (B).

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   3. Remove the pin (A) from the cam chain auto-tensioner.

9. Cam Chain Case - Install
   Fig 4: Cam Chain Case With Torque Specifications

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   1. Check the pulley end crankshaft oil seal for damage. If the oil seal is damaged, replace the pulley end crankshaft oil seal . 2. Apply liquid gasket  to the engine block, the cylinder head, and the oil pan mating surface of the cam chain case and to the inside edge of the threaded bolt holes. 3. Set the edge of the cam chain case (A) to the edge of the oil pan (B), then install the cam chain case on the engine block (C). Wipe off the excess liquid gasket on the oil pan and the cam chain case mating area. NOTE:  When installing the cam chain case, do not slide the bottom surface onto the oil pan mounting surface.

10. VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve A - Install
11. Connector (VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve A) - Connect

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    1. Install the harness clip (A). 2. Connect the connector (B).

12. Side Engine Mount - Install
13. Cylinder Head Cover - Install
14. Dipstick - Install
15. Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner - Install
16. Crankshaft Pulley - Install
17. Drive Belt - Install
18. Engine Undercover - Install
19. Right Front Wheel - Install
20. Ignition Timing - Inspect