Installation [10/2015 - 11/2017]: Procedure

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INSTALL TIMING GEAR CASE OR TIMING CHAIN CASE OIL SEAL

Apply MP grease to the lip of a new timing gear case or timing chain case oil seal.
NOTE:
Keep the lip free from foreign matter.

Using SST and a hammer, tap in the timing gear case or timing chain case oil seal until its surface is flush with the timing chain cover sub-assembly edge.

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*a	Standard Depth

SST: 09506-3501009223-22010

Standard Depth

0 to 1.0 mm (0 to 0.0394 in.)

NOTE:

Keep the lip free from foreign matter.
Do not tap in the timing gear case or timing chain case oil seal at an angle.
Do not deform the timing gear case or timing chain case oil seal.
Make sure that the timing gear case or timing chain case oil seal is not protruding from the timing chain cover sub-assembly after installation.
Wipe off excess MP grease from the crankshaft.
Make sure that the lip of the timing gear case or timing chain case oil seal is not turned over.

INSTALL CRANKSHAFT TIMING GEAR KEY
1. Install the crankshaft timing gear key to the crankshaft groove.

INSTALL CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

Align the crankshaft timing gear key with the key groove of the crankshaft pulley, and slide on the crankshaft pulley.

Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley and install the crankshaft pulley bolt.

*a	Hold
*b	Turn

SST: 09213-70011
1. 09213-70020
SST: 09330-00021

Torque: 260 N.m (2651 kgf/cm, 192 ft.lbf)

CONNECT WIRE HARNESS
1. Install the wire harness with the bolt.
  Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf)
2. Connect the engine oil pressure switch assembly connector.
INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT
See step 1
INSTALL FAN SHROUD ASSEMBLY
Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2014 - 11/2017]
INSPECT FOR ENGINE OIL LEAK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8