1st Timing Chain & Chain Tensioner Installation

Check timing mark on crankshaft as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Checking Timing Mark On Crankshaft
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Install 1st timing chain crankshaft sprocket (2) to crankshaft (1) as shown in the figure. Confirm that tooth for CKP sensor are free from metal particles and damage.

Fig 2: Installing 1st Timing Chain Crankshaft Sprocket To Crankshaft
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Check timing mark on RH bank intake camshaft as shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Checking Timing Mark On RH Bank Intake Camshaft
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Install RH bank 1st timing chain intake camshaft sprocket (1) noting the following points.
- The sprocket should be set in such way that its RH mark (4) can be seen.
- Camshaft (2) should be held stationary by using a spanner at its hexagonal parts (3) as shown in the figure.
  Tightening torque
  
  RH bank 1st timing chain intake camshaft sprocket bolt (a): 80 N.m (8.0 kg-m, 58.0 lb.ft)
Fig 4: Installing RH Bank 1st Timing Chain Intake Camshaft Sprocket
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Install timing chain tensioner (1) as shown in the figure.
Tightening torque

Timing chain tensioner nut (b): 27 N.m (2.7 kg-m, 19.5 lb.ft)

Fig 5: Installing Timing Chain Tensioner
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Install 1st timing chain by aligning match marks (2) on RH silver plate (1) of 1st timing chain and RH bank 1st timing chain intake camshaft sprocket.

Fig 6: Installing 1st Timing Chain By Aligning Match Marks
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Apply oil to bush of idler sprocket No. 2.
Install idler sprocket No. 2 and sprocket shaft.
Install idler sprocket No. 2 by aligning match marks (2) on LH silver plate (1) of 1st timing chain.

Fig 7: Installing Idler Sprocket No. 2 & Sprocket Shaft
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Install crankshaft sprocket by aligning match marks (2) on yellow plate (1) of 1st timing chain and crankshaft timing sprocket.
To install it, fit a spanner to hexagonal part at the center of RH bank intake camshaft to turn a little.

CAUTION: Do not turn camshaft more than necessary. If turned excessively, valve and piston may get damaged.

Fig 8: Installing Crankshaft Sprocket
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Apply oil to bearing of idler sprocket No. 1.
Install idler sprocket No. 1.
Tightening torque

Idler sprocket No. 1 bolt (c): 45 N.m (4.5 kg-m, 32.5 lb.ft)

Fig 9: Installing Idler Sprocket No. 1
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With latch of tensioner adjuster No. 1 returned and plunger (1) pushed back into body, insert stopper (3) into latch (2) and body.
After inserting it, check to make sure that plunger (1) will not come out.

Fig 10: Collapsing & Locking Tensioner Adjuster No. 1
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Install timing chain tensioner adjuster No. 1 (1).

Fig 11: Installing Timing Chain Tensioner Adjuster No. 1
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Tightening torque

Timing chain tensioner adjuster No. 1 bolt (d): 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb.ft)
Pull out stopper (3) from adjuster No. 1 (1).

Fig 12: Pulling Out Stopper From Adjuster No. 1
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Install timing chain guide No. 1 (2) and No. 2 (1).
Tightening torque

Timing chain guide No. 1 and No. 2 bolt (e): 9 N.m (0.9 kg-m, 6.5 lb.ft)
Check each aligned timing marks as shown in the figure.

Fig 13: Installing Timing Chain Guide No. 1 & No. 2
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Install LH bank 2nd timing chain. Refer to LH (NO. 1) BANK 2ND TIMING CHAIN & CHAIN TENSIONER COMPONENTS .
Install timing chain cover. Refer to TIMING CHAIN COVER REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
Install oil pan referring to OIL PAN & OIL PUMP STRAINER REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
Install front differential housing referring to FRONT DIFFERENTIAL DISMOUNTING & REMOUNTING .
Install P/S system referring to P/S PUMP REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
Install cooling system referring to COOLING FAN & FAN CLUTCH REMOVAL & INSTALLATION and RADIATOR REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
Install intake manifold with throttle body. Refer to THROTTLE BODY & INTAKE MANIFOLD REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Refill cooling system with coolant, front differential with gear oil, P/S system with specified fluid and engine with engine oil.
Check wheel alignment referring to SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES .
Verify that there is no fuel leakage, water leakage and oil leakage at each connection.