Chain Cover: Installation

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Apply liquid gasket to the mating surfaces of the cylinder block, cylinder head and oil pan upper as shown in the figure.
Liquid gasket:

THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. K0877Y0100), THREE BOND 1217H or equivalent

Fig 1: Liquid Gasket Application Areas
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Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of the chain cover.
NOTE:
- Before applying liquid gasket, degrease the old liquid gasket seal surface of the engine and chain cover.
- Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.
Liquid gasket:

THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. K0877Y0100), THREE BOND 1217H or equivalent

Liquid gasket applying diameter:

3.5±0.5 mm (0.138±0.020 in)

Fig 2: Liquid Gasket Application Area Of Chain Cover
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Attach the chain cover and temporarily tighten the chain cover installation bolts.
CAUTION: Do not install the chain cover installation bolts in wrong place.

Fig 3: Identifying Chain Cover Bolts
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Tighten the chain cover installing bolts in the numerical order as shown in the figure.
Tightening torque:

10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Chain Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install the oil cooler pipe to the chain cover.
Tightening torque:

6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Identifying Oil Cooler Pipe Bolts
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Install the crank pulley. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Crank Pulley.
Install the V-belts. Ref. to INSTALLATION , V-belt.
Fill engine oil. Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil.
When working on the vehicle

NOTE: When working on the vehicle, perform the following steps also.

Install the engine mount. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Engine Mounting.
Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe.
Install the radiator. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Radiator.