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Removal and Installation: Installation

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  1. Install new O-rings to water pump (1).
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    CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.
    1. Apply engine oil to the O-rings (2, 3) as shown.
    2. Locate the O-ring (2) with white paint mark (A) to engine front side.
  2. Hold timing chain to the side (SYMBOL ) and install the water pump (SYMBOL ).
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    CAUTION:
    • Install water pump without causing sprocket to contact timing chain. It may be necessary to adjust the timing chain until it loosens enough to install the water pump.
    • Install water pump straight in while preventing vane from contacting the engine block and timing chain case.
    • Be careful not to damage the O-rings when installing the water pump.
    • Check that timing chain and water pump sprocket are engaged.
    • Tighten water pump bolts alternately and evenly to specification.
  3. Remove dust and foreign material completely from installation area of timing chain tensioner and rear timing chain case.
  4. Turn the crankshaft pulley approximately 20° clockwise so that the timing chain on the timing chain tensioner side is loose.
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  5. Apply engine oil to the oil feed hole and timing chain tensioner and install the timing chain tensioner.
  6. Remove the stopper pin (A).
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  7. Install valve timing control cover (bank 1) and water pump cover.
    1. Before installing, remove all traces of liquid gasket from mating surface of water pump cover and IVT cover using a scraper.

      Also remove traces of liquid gasket from the mating surface of the front cover.

    2. Using Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent, apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket to mating surface of IVT cover and water pump cover. Refer to Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants .
      CAUTION:
      • Installation should be done within 5 minutes after applying liquid gasket.
      • Do not fill the engine with oil for at least 30 minutes after the components are installed to allow the sealant to cure.
  8. Installation of remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
    • After installation, refill coolant and check for leaks. Refer to Changing Engine Coolant  and System Inspection .
      CAUTION: Do not spill coolant in engine compartment. Use a shop cloth to absorb coolant.
    • After starting engine, let idle for three minutes, then rev engine up to 3, 000 RPM

      no-load to purge air from the high-pressure chamber of the chain tensioner. The engine may produce a rattling noise. This indicates that air still remains in the chamber and is not a matter of concern.

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