Removal and Installation: Installation

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Fig 1: Identifying Cracks And Excessive Wear On Timing Chain Link Plates

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Fig 2: Identifying Timing Chain Matching Mark And Related Components

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NOTE:

The above figure shows the relationship between the mating mark on each timing chain and that of the corresponding sprocket, with the components installed.
To install the timing chain and associated parts, start with those on the RH bank. The procedure for installing parts on the LH bank is omitted because it is the same as that for installation on the RH bank.

Make sure the crankshaft key and RH bank camshaft dowel pin and LH bank camshaft dowel pin are facing in the direction shown.

Fig 3: Identifying Crankshaft Key And Bank Camshaft Dowel Pin (LH And RH)
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Install the camshaft sprockets.
- Install the camshaft sprocket INT (VTC) (A) and camshaft sprockets EXH (B) by selectively using the groove of the dowel pin according to the bank. (Common part used for both exhaust banks.)
  NOTE: Use the groove marked (R) for RH bank and (L) for LH bank.
- Lock the hexagonal part of the camshaft in the same way as for removal, and tighten the bolts.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Camshaft Sprocket INT (VTC) And Camshaft Sprockets EXH Installing Position
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Install the crankshaft sprockets for both banks.
- Install LH bank crankshaft sprocket (B) and RH bank crankshaft sprocket (C) so that their flange side (A) (the larger diameter side without teeth) faces in the direction shown.
NOTE: The same parts are used but facing directions are different.

Fig 5: Identifying Banks Crankshaft Sprockets (LH And RH)
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Install the timing chains and associated parts.
- Align the alignment mark on each sprocket and the timing chain for installation.
  CAUTION:
  - Before installing chain tensioner, it is possible to change the position of alignment mark on timing chain and each sprocket. After the alignment marks are aligned, keep them aligned by holding them by hand.
- Install the slack guides and tension guides onto the correct side by checking the identification mark on the surface.
- Install the chain tensioner with the plunger locked in with the stopper pin.
  CAUTION:
  - Before and after the installation of the chain tensioner, make sure that the alignment mark on the timing chain is not out of alignment.
  - After installing the chain tensioner, remove the stopper pin to release the chain tensioner. Make sure the chain tensioner is released.
  - To avoid chain-link skipping of the timing chain, do not move crankshaft or camshafts until the front cover is installed.
In the same way as for the RH bank, install the timing chain and associated parts on the LH bank.
Install the oil pump.
Install the oil pump drive spacer as follows:
- Install so that the front mark on the front edge of the oil pump drive spacer faces the front of the engine.
- Insert the oil pump drive spacer according to the directions of the crankshaft key and the two flat surfaces of the oil pump inner rotor.
- If the positional relationship does not allow the insertion, rotate the oil pump inner rotor to allow the oil pump drive spacer to be inserted.
  
  Fig 6: Installing Oil Pump Drive Spacer
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Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION "