Timing Cover (G2248113): Installation

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CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

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- Apply RTV sealant (Loctite 5901G) in a 2-3 mm diameter to the areas shown.
  Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS .
- Make sure the front cover retaining bolts are tightened within 7 minutes.
CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

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Install a new front cover using the special tool.

Special Tool(s): 303-1433
NOTE: Special tools shown removed for clarity.

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Install the 4 bolts as illustrated finger tight only at this stage.
NOTE: Special tools shown removed for clarity.

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Fully tighten the 4 bolts in the sequence as illustrated.

Torque : 12 Nm
NOTE: Special tools shown removed for clarity.

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- Install and tighten the 8 bolts.
  Torque : 12 Nm
- Remove the special tool from the front cover.
  Special Tool(s): 303-1433
NOTE: Lubricate the seal with clean engine oil.

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- Install the brake vacuum pump.
- Install and tighten the 2 bolts.
  Torque : 12 Nm
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Connect the brake vacuum pipe.
Install the crankshaft pulley.
Refer to: CRANKSHAFT PULLEY .
CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

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Using a suitable plastic scraper remove the old sealant.
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- Apply RTV sealant (Loctite 5901G) in a 2-3 mm diameter to the areas shown.
  Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS .
- Make sure the front cover retaining bolts are tightened within 7 minutes.
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- Install the upper timing cover.
- Install and tighten the 5 bolts finger tight only at this stage.
Fig 1: RH Upper Timing Cover Tightening Sequence
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Fully tighten the 5 bolts in the indicated sequence.

Torque : 12 Nm
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- Install the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) actuators.
- Install and tighten the 4 bolts.
  Torque : 12 Nm
Install the right valve cover.
Refer to: RIGHT VALVE COVER .
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- Install the idler pulley.
- Install and tighten the bolt.
  Torque : 48 Nm
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Install the idler pulley cover.
CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

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Using a suitable plastic scraper remove the old sealant.
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- Apply RTV sealant (Loctite 5901G) in a 2-3 mm diameter to the areas shown.
  Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS .
- Make sure the front cover retaining bolts are tightened within 7 minutes.
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- Install the upper timing cover.
- Install and tighten the 5 bolts finger tight only at this stage.
Fig 2: LH Upper Timing Cover Tightening Sequence
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Fully tighten the 5 bolts in the indicated sequence.

Torque : 12 Nm
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- Install the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) actuators.
- Install and tighten the 4 bolts.
  Torque : 12 Nm
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- Install the idler pulley.
- Install and tighten the bolt.
  Torque : 48 Nm
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Install the idler pulley cover.
Install the left valve cover.
Refer to: LEFT VALVE COVER .
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- Install the accessory drive belt tensioner.
- Install and tighten the bolt.
  Torque : 48 Nm
Install the thermostat housing.
Refer to: THERMOSTAT HOUSING .
Install the accessory drive belt.
Refer to: ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT .
Connect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
Fill the engine with oil.
Refer to: ENGINE OIL VACUUM DRAINING AND FILLING .