Installation [08/2020 - ]: Procedure

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INSTALL O-RING
HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the O-ring is necessary.
1. Clean the O-ring groove of the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly.
  NOTE:
  Make sure the O-ring groove is free of foreign matter.
2. Install a new O-ring to the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly.
  NOTE:
  Do not damage the O-ring when installing it.

INSTALL CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY

Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly.

NOTE:

If reusing the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly, be sure to inspect the O-ring.

Using an 8 mm socket wrench, install the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly to the No. 2 timing gear cover assembly with 2 new bolts.
Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf)
NOTE:
- If the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.
- Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or moved out of place when installing the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly.
Connect the cam timing oil control solenoid assembly connector.

INSPECT FOR ENGINE OIL LEAK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [08/2020 - 08/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [08/2021 - ]
INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 45 [08/2020 - 08/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 44 [08/2021 - ]
INSTALL NO. 3 BRAKE TUBE CLAMP
1. Engage the clamp to install the No. 3 brake tube clamp.
2. Connect the No. 3 brake tube clamp to the vehicle body with the bolt.
  Torque: 7.0 N.m (71 kgf/cm, 62 in.lbf)
3. Engage the 3 clamps to install the piping clamp.
INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 48 [08/2020 - 08/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 49 [08/2021 - ]