Removal and Installation: Installation

• <==: Front

Tool number (A) : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A) 

Fig 1: Installing Balancer Unit

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Balancer unit bolts 

Step 1 

Bolts 1-5 : 42 N.m (4.3 kg-m, 31 ft-lb) 

Bolt 6 : 36 N.m (3.7 kg-m, 27 ft-lb) 

Step 2 

Bolts 1-5 : 120° + 5° 

Bolt 6 : 90° + 5° 

Fig 2: Checking Attaching Angle With Angle Wrench

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Step 3 (Loosen in reverse order or tightening) : 0 N.m (0 kg-m, 0 ft-lb) 

Step 4 

Bolts 1-5 : 42 N.m (4.3 kg-m, 31 ft-lb) 

Bolt 6 : 36 N.m (3.7 kg-m, 27 ft-lb) 

Step 5 

Bolts 1-5 : 120° + 5° 

Bolt 6 : 90° + 5° 

• Make sure that the crankshaft sprocket is positioned with mating marks on the block and sprocket meeting at the top.
• Install it by lining up mating marks on each sprocket and timing chain.
  Fig 3: Installing Crankshaft Sprocket And Timing Chain For Balancer Unit

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1. Fix the plunger at the most compressed position using a stopper pin (A), and then install it.
2. Securely pull out <== the stopper pin after installing the timing chain tensioner (for balancer unit).
3. Check matching mark position of balancer unit timing chain and each sprocket again.
   Fig 4: Installing Timing Chain Tensioner (For Balancer Unit)

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• Install by lining up mating marks on each sprocket and timing chain as shown in the figure.
  CAUTION: After the mating marks are aligned, keep them aligned by holding them with a hand.
  NOTE: Before installing chain tensioner, it is possible to change the position of mating mark on timing chain for that of each sprocket for alignment.
• Before and after installing chain tensioner, check again to make sure that mating marks have not slipped.
• After installing chain tensioner, remove stopper pin, and make sure the tensioner moves freely.
• To avoid skipped teeth, do not move crankshaft and camshaft until front cover is installed.
  Fig 5: Installing By Lining Up Mating Marks On Each Sprocket And Timing Chain

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• Install new oil seal in until it is flush with front end surface of front cover.
  CAUTION:

  • Be careful not to cause damage to circumference of oil seal.
    Fig 6: Installing New Front Oil Seal To Front Cover, Using Suitable Tool

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1. Install O-rings to cylinder head and cylinder block.
2. Apply Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent, to positions specified (A), (B). Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND SEALANT ".

   C (Sealant dimension) : 3.9 mm (0.154 in) dia 

   Fig 7: Installing Front Cover

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3. Make sure the mating marks on the timing chain and each sprocket are still aligned. Then install the front cover.
   CAUTION:

   • Be careful not to damage the front oil seal during installation with the front end of the crankshaft.
4. Tighten front cover bolts in the numerical order as shown in the figure.
5. After all bolts are tightened, retighten them to the specified torque.

   Front cover bolt torque 

   Bolts A : 49 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36 ft-lb) 

   Bolts B : 12.7 N.m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb) 

   Bolts C : 12.7 N.m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb) 

   Bolts D : 49 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36 ft-lb) 

   E Dowel pins 

   Fig 8: Front Timing Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence

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   CAUTION: Wipe off any excess sealant leaking at the surface for installing the oil pan.

1. Install IVT solenoid valves to IVT cover.
2. Install new oil rings to the intake camshaft sprocket insertion points on IVT control cover backside.
3. Install new O-ring to front cover.
4. Apply Silicone RTV Sealant to the IVT cover as shown in the figure.
   • Apply Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant (A) or equivalent, to positions specified. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND SEALANT ".
     Fig 9: Applying Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant

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5. Tighten the IVT cover bolts in the numerical order as shown in the figure.
   Fig 10: IVT Control Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence

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• Tap its center with a plastic hammer to insert.
• Do not tap the belt hook.

• Secure crankshaft pulley with a pulley holder to tighten the bolt.
• Perform angle tightening with the following procedure:

1. Apply new engine oil to threads and seat surfaces of bolts.
2. Tighten to initial specifications:

   Crankshaft pulley bolt initial tightening : 37.3 - 47.1 N.m (3.8 - 4.8 kg-m, 28 - 34 ft-lb) 

3. Apply a paint mark on the front cover, mating with any one of six easy to recognize stamp marks on bolt flange.
4. Turn crankshaft pulley bolt another 60° to 66° degrees [Target: 60° degrees].
   • Check vertical mounting angle with movement of one stamp mark.