Securing Timing-Case Cover Up To October 2008

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Tighten the remaining fastening screws to the appropriate torque in the order shown.

Fig 1: Timing-Case Cover Tightening Sequence
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1. Screw, M6 x 25 → Tightening torque: 13 Nm (9.5 ft lbs.)
2. Screw, M6 x 50; inner timing-case cover to upper part of crankcase and cylinder head → Tightening torque: 13 Nm (9.5 ft lbs.) ; timing-case cover to cylinder head → Tightening torque: 13 Nm (9.5 ft lbs.)
3. Screw, M8 x 50; timing-case cover (chain tensioner position) to upper part of crankcase and cylinder head → Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ft lbs.)
4. The timing-case cover must be level with the lower part of the crankcase (use a steel rule or dial gauge)
Carry out further assembly work =>
Secure cable duct at the front right.
1. 2.1. Route cable duct on the timing-case cover.
2. 2.2. Secure cable duct on the timing-case cover with the fastening screw -12- (-arrow-) . → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
3. 2.3. Fit guide tube with oil dipstick. → Installing guide tube for oil dipstick
4. 2.4. Secure oil dipstick with the fastening screw -11- (-arrow-). → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)
  
  Fig 2: Securing Oil Dipstick Using Fastening Screw
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Clip in vacuum lines at the cable duct -arrows- .

Fig 3: Clipping Vacuum Lines At Cable Duct
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Fit belt tensioner and deflection rollers on the timing-case cover. Fit screws and cover.

Fig 4: Exploded View Of Belt Drive
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1. Deflection roller → Tightening torque: 32 Nm (24 ft lbs.)
2. Hydraulic belt tensioner; tensioner to lever → Tightening torque: 32 Nm (24 ft lbs.); tensioning roller to tensioning lever → Tightening torque: 32 Nm (24 ft lbs.)
3. Screw, M8 x 96; complete lever to timing-case cover and cylinder head → Tightening torque: 32 Nm (24 ft lbs.); belt tensioner and timing-case cover to bracket → Tightening torque: 32 Nm (24 ft lbs.)
4. Deflection roller → Tightening torque: 32 Nm (24 ft lbs.)
5. Dual poly V-belt