Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install front timing chain case oil filter (2) (if necessary).

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CAUTION:

Insert front timing chain case oil filter (2) into the front timing chain case (1) to specified distance (A).

Ensure oil filter mesh remains intact during insertion into the front timing chain case (1).

Ensure oil filter mesh does not protrude from front timing chain case (1).

(A)	: 1.0 - 1.5 mm (0.039 - 0.059 in)

Install dowel pins (right and left) into front timing chain case up to a point close to taper in order to shorten protrusion length.

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NOTE: Be sure to place the dowel pins in original hole locations in the front timing chain case.

Install the new front oil seal on the front timing chain case. Apply new engine oil to the oil seal edges.

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NOTE: Install it so that each seal lip is oriented as shown, above.

Install the new front oil seal so that it becomes flush with the face with front timing chain case using suitable tool.

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CAUTION: Press fit straight and avoid causing burrs or tilting the oil seal.

NOTE: Make sure the garter spring is in position and seal lip is not inverted.

Install new O-rings (1) on rear timing chain case.

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(A)	: Bank 1 (RH)
(B)	: Bank 2 (LH)

CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.

Apply Silicone RTV Sealant to front timing chain case as shown, below.

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- Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants .
- Before installation, wipe off the protruding sealant.
- (C): 2.6 - 3.6 mm (0.102 - 0.142 in) dia.
Install dowel pin on the front timing chain case into dowel pin hole in the rear timing chain case.

Loosely install the front timing chain case bolts.

Fig 1: Front Timing Chain Case Bolt Tightening Sequence

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Bolt position	Bolt diameter
1, 2	: 8 mm (0.31 in)
3 - 22	: 6 mm (0.24 in)

Tighten the front timing chain case bolts in the order as shown, above.

Retighten the front timing chain case bolts in the order as shown, above.

Bolt position	Tightening specification
1, 2	: 28.4 N.m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
3 - 22	: 12.7 N.m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)

Install upper oil pan bolts (1) and (2) as shown, below. Refer to Removal and Installation (Upper Oil Pan) .

Fig 2: Upper Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Install lower oil pan. Refer to Removal and Installation (Lower Oil Pan) .

Install intake valve timing control solenoid valve covers as follows:

Install new O-rings in shaft grooves.
CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.
Being careful not to move O-rings from the installation grooves, align dowel pins on front timing chain case with the holes to install valve timing control covers.

Tighten intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover bolts in numerical order as shown, below.

Fig 3: Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence

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(A)	: Bank 1 (RH)
(B)	: Bank 2 (LH)
(C)	: Dowel pin hole

Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover bolts

: 11.3 N.m (1.2 kg-m, 8 ft-lb)

Apply liquid gasket and install the water pump cover, if removed.
- Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants .

Install crankshaft pulley (A) and tighten the bolt in two steps.

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Lubricate thread and seat surface of the bolt with new engine oil.
Apply a paint mark for the second step of angle tightening.

Step 1	: 44 N.m (4.5 kg-m, 32 ft-lb)
Step 2	: 84° - 90° degrees clockwise

Tool Number

: KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)

Remove Tool and install the access plate.

Tool number

: - (J-50288)

CAUTION: Do not damage the ring gear teeth, or the signal plate teeth behind the ring gear, when removing the Tool.
Rotate crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when viewed from front) to confirm it turns smoothly.
Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.