Repair Procedures: Installation

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Install the intake CVVT (A) to the intake camshaft.
Tightening torque:

63.7 - 73.5 N.m (6.5 - 7.5 kgf.m, 47.0 - 54.2 lb.ft)

Fig 1: Installing Intake CVVT To Intake Camshaft
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When installing the CVVT bolt, hold the hexagonal portion (B) on the camshaft with a wrench to prevent the camshaft from rotating.
Install the intake CVVT & camshaft (A), with the timing mark on the intake CVVT sprocket aligned with the mark (painted link) on the timing chain.

Fig 2: Locating Intake CVVT And Camshaft With Timing Mark
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Install the exhaust CVVT (A), with the timing mark on the exhaust CVVT sprocket aligned with the mark (painted link) on the timing chain.

Fig 3: Locating Exhaust CVVT With Timing Mark
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Install the exhaust camshaft (A) to the exhaust CVVT.
Tightening torque:

63.7 - 73.5 N.m (6.5 - 7.5 kgf.m, 47.0 - 54.2 lb.ft)

Fig 4: Installing Exhaust Camshaft To Exhaust CVVT
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Remove the pick from the service hole in the timing chain cover.

Fig 5: Removing Pick From Service Hole Of Timing Chain Cover
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Check that each timing mark of the intake and exhaust CVVT sprockets is aligned as shown below.

Fig 6: Locating Timing Mark Of Intake And Exhaust CVVT Sprockets
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Tighten the bolt (A) to the service hole in the timing chain cover.
Tightening torque:

27.5 - 30.4 N.m (2.8 - 3.1 kgf.m, 20.3 - 22.4 lb.ft)

Fig 7: Locating Timing Chain Cover Service Hole Bolt
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Install the engine mounting support bracket.
1. Install the engine mounting support bracket (A).
  Tightening torque
  
  Nut (B):
  
  63.7 - 107.8 N.m (6.5 - 11.0 kgf.m, 47.0 - 79.5 lb.ft)
  
  Bolt and nuts (C):
  
  58.8 - 73.5 N.m (6.0 - 7.5 kgf.m, 43.4 - 54.2 lb.ft)
  
  Fig 8: Installing Engine Mounting Support Bracket
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  NOTE: Always use a new nuts.
2. Install the engine ground cable (A).
  Tightening torque:
  
  63.7 - 73.5 N.m (6.5 - 7.5 kgf.m, 47.0 - 54.3 lg - ft)
  
  Fig 9: Installing Engine Ground Cable
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3. Remove the jack from the oil pan.
Install the camshaft bearing caps (A) in the order shown below and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque

M6 bolts:

11.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.2 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.7 - 10.1 lb.ft)

M8 bolts:

18.6 - 22.6 N.m (1.9 - 2.3 kgf.m, 13.7 - 16.6 lb.ft)

Fig 10: Installing Camshaft Bearing Caps
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Fig 11: Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts Tightening Sequence

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Install the exhaust oil control valve (OCV) adaptor (A).
Tightening torque:

9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

Fig 12: Installing Exhaust Oil Control Valve Adaptor
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NOTE: Check that the front camshaft bearing cap O - ring is properly seated in place when installing the OCV adaptor.
Install the cylinder head cover.
(Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - "CYLINDER HEAD COVER ")