Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install rear timing chain case as follows:
1. Install new O-rings onto cylinder block.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Block O-Ring
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2. Install new O-rings to cylinder head and camshaft bracket (No. 1).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying O-Rings
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3. Apply liquid gasket using Tool to rear timing chain case back side as shown in illustration.
  Tool number : WS39930000 (-)
  
  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to " RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
  CAUTION:
  - For "A", completely wipe off liquid gasket covering the area shown in illustration.
  - Apply liquid gasket on installation position of water pump and cylinder head very completely.
  Fig 3: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area
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4. Align rear timing chain case with dowel pins (right and left) on cylinder block and install rear timing chain case.
  - Make sure O-rings stay in place during installation to cylinder block, cylinder head and camshaft bracket (No. 1).
5. Tighten bolts in numerical order as shown in illustration.
  - There are two type of bolts with different torque specifications. Refer to the following for installing bolts.
  Bolt length Bolt position Torque specification
  
  20 mm (0.79 in) 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 : 12.7 N.m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
  
  16 mm (0.63 in) 4, 5, 11 : 12.7 N.m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
  
  16 mm (0.63 in) 12 through 26 : 15.0 N.m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 4: Rear Timing Chain Case Bolts Tightening Sequence
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6. After all bolts are tightened, retighten them to the specified torque in numerical order as shown in illustration.
  - If liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
7. After installing rear timing chain case, check the surface height difference between following parts on oil pan (upper) mounting surface.
Standard

Rear timing chain case to lower cylinder block:

-0.24 to 0.14 mm (-0.0094 to 0.0055 in)

Fig 5: Checking Surface Height Difference Between Parts On Oil Pan (Upper) Mounting Surface
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- If not within the standard, repeat the installation procedure.
Install water pump with new O-rings, if removed. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Install timing chains and related components. Refer to "Removal and Installation ".
Install front timing chain case. Refer to "Removal and Installation ".
Install oil pan (upper) and (lower). Refer to "Removal and Installation ".