Repair Procedures: Installation

1. Using a gasket scraper, remove all the old packing material from the gasket surfaces.
2. The sealant locations on chain cover and on counter parts (cylinder head, cylinder block, and ladder frame) must be free of engine oil and etc.
3. Before assembling the timing chain cover, liquid sealant Loctite 5900H or equivalent should be applied on the gap between camshaft front bearing cap, cylinder head and cylinder block. The part must be assembled within 5 minutes after sealant was applied.

   Bead width:  2.0 - 3.0 mm (0.08 - 0.12 in.)

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4. After applying liquid sealant Loctite 5900H or equivalent on the timing chain cover.

   The part must be assembled within 5 minutes after sealant was applied. Continuous bead of sealant should be applied to prevent any path of oil leakage.

   Bead width:  2.0 - 3.0 mm (0.08 - 0.12 in.)

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5. The dowel pins on the cylinder block and holes on the timing chain cover should be used as a reference in order to assemble the timing chain cover to be in exact position.

   Tightening torque 

   M6 X 25 bolt:

   7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb.ft)

   M8 X 28 bolt:

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

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(Refer to Timing System - "FRONT OIL SEAL ")

(Refer to Timing System - "DRIVE BELT TENSIONER ")

1. If there is sign of leakage from inside the E-CVVT cover, replace it with a new one.
2. Check for worn connector brush.

   Specification:  Over 5 mm (0.1969 in.)

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   If measurement is below specification, replace the E-CVVT cover with a new one.

3. Check for damaged oil seal (A) and replace any damaged E-CVVT cover with a new one.

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4. After inspecting E-CVVT, if no problem is found, replace the o-ring (A) with a new one.

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1. Apply engine oil on oil seal lip (A).

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   NOTE: When applying oil, keep the connector brush (A) clean from foreign materials.

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2. Insert SST (09243-C2000) into the E-CVVT motor shaft.

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   NOTE: Correctly mount SST onto the motor shaft.
3. Slowly push the E-CVVT cover (A) until it is flush with the timing chain cover surface.

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   NOTE: Installing the E-CVVT cover without SST may cause oil leakage inside the E-CVVT motor due to damaged or separated E-CVVT oil seal.
4. Pre-tighten the bolts in the below sequence, and then remove the SST (09243-C2000).

   Tightening torque: 

   1.0 - 2.0 N.m (0.1 - 0.2 kgf.m, 0.7 - 1.4 lb.ft)

   Fig 1: E-CVVT Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence

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5. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque in the sequence below.

   Tightening torque: 

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

Fig 2: E-CVVT Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence

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1. By using SST (09243-C2000), insert the plug (A) into the E-CVVT cover hole.

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   NOTE: Do not reuse a E-CVVT motor plug.
2. Mount the stopper of SST so that it sits at the end of E-CVVT motor shaft.

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1. By using a steel ruler, measure the distance from E-CVVT cover center boss to the end of motor shaft ().
2. By using a steel ruler, measure the distance from E-CVVT cover center boss to the end of E-CVVT plug ().

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3. Calculate the pressed depth (3) of motor plug.

   If out of specification, reinstall after replacing the E-CVVT plug with a new one.

   Pressed depth:  (3) =(2) - (1)

   Specification:  1.9 - 2.1 mm (0.0748 - 0.0827 in.)

Tightening torque: 

Bolt B: 4.0 - 4.5 kgf.m

Bolt C: 2.0 - 2.5 kgf.m

1. Install in order of 1→2→3 temporary.
2. Turn the bracket counterclockwise and install the bolt 1.
3. Install in order of 2→3→4→5→6.

Fig 3: Engine Support Bracket Bolts Tightening Sequence

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