Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install O-rings on cylinder block.

Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Block O-Ring
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Apply Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent, to the rear timing chain case using Tool as shown. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
Tool number: WS39930000 (-)
CAUTION:
- For "a", completely wipe out liquid gasket extended on a portion touching at engine coolant.
- Apply liquid gasket on installation position of water pump and cylinder completely.
Fig 2: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area
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Align the rear timing chain case and water pump assembly with the dowel pins (RH and LH) on the cylinder block and install the case. Make sure the O-rings stay in place during installation.

Tighten the bolts in the numerical order as shown. There are two bolt lengths used. Follow the chart below for proper bolt length specifications.

Fig 3: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Rear Timing Chain Case Bolts

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TORQUE SPECIFICATION

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 - 25	14.0 N.m (1.4 kg-m, 10 ft-lb)

After all bolts are initially tightened, retighten them to the specification in the numerical order as shown.

Install the primary and secondary timing chains. Refer to "INSTALLATION ".
Install the engine assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".