Timing Chain Component Installation Note

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Verify that the crankshaft keyway is at 11 o'clock position.

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Keyway At 11 O'Clock Position
NOTE:
- Of the three marked locations on the timing chain, align the mark that has a different color to the crankshaft sprocket side timing mark.
If the timing marks on the timing chain are not evident, place timing marks on the timing chain using an indelible ink marker.

Fig 2: Identifying Timing Marks On Timing Chain
NOTE:
- The marked external links are not included in the count.
- When marking the crankshaft sprocket side timing chain (No.3), change the mark color.
  The number of external links
  - No.1-2 : 38
  - No.2-3 : 33
  - No.3-1 : 27
Place alignment marks on the timing chain corresponding to each of the alignment marks on the timing sprocket.

Fig 3: Placing Alignment Marks On Timing Chain Corresponding To Each Of Alignment Marks On Timing Sprocket
Push down the link plate of the timing chain tensioner and release the plunger lock.

Fig 4: Link Plate Of Timing Chain Tensioner
NOTE:
- The plunger should retract with minimal force. If binding occurs, remove the chain tensioner from the vise and reset it in the vise.
Secure the chain tensioner using a vice attached with a soft base, and slowly press the plunger back shown in the figure while pressing down the link plate.

Fig 5: Press Down Link Plate
Release the pressure slightly from the plunger, and move the plunger back and forth 2-3 mm {0.08-0.11 in} .
Insert an approx. 1.5 mm {0.059 in} thick wire or paper clip where the link plate hole and the tensioner body hole overlap to fix the link plate and lock the plunger.

Fig 6: Locking Plunger Using Wire Or Paper Clip
Install the timing chain in the following order.
1. Crankshaft sprocket
2. Chain guide
3. Tensioner arm
4. Timing chain
5. Chain tensioner
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Timing Chain Installation Order
Tightening torque
- 9-11 N.m {92-112 kgf.cm, 80-97 in.lbf}
Remove the retaining wire.

Fig 8: Identifying Retaining Wire