RH (No. 2) Bank 2nd Timing Chain and Chain Tensioner Installation

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Check timing mark on crankshaft as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Checking Timing Mark On Crankshaft
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Apply oil to timing chain tensioner adjuster No. 2 (1).
Install timing chain tensioner adjuster No. 2 (1).
Tightening torque

Timing chain tensioner adjuster No. 2 bolt (a): 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Installing Timing Chain Tensioner Adjuster No. 2
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Apply oil to sliding surface of each camshafts and camshaft journals.
Install RH bank 2nd timing chain by aligning match marks on yellow plates (1) of RH bank 2nd timing chain, RH bank 2nd timing chain intake camshaft sprocket and RH bank 2nd timing chain exhaust camshaft sprocket as shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Installing RH Bank 2nd Timing Chain By Aligning Match Marks On Yellow Plates
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Install camshaft housing pins (3) as shown in the figure.

Fig 4: Installing Camshaft Housing Pins
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Check position of camshaft housings.
Embossed marks are provided on each camshaft housing, indicating position and direction for installation. Install housings as indicated by these marks.

Fig 5: Checking Position Of Camshaft Housings
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After applying oil to housing bolts, tighten them temporarily first.
Then tighten them by the following sequence ("1" - "17") as indicated in the figure. Tighten a little at a time and evenly among bolts and repeat tightening sequence 2 or 3 times before they are tightened to specified torque.

Tightening torque

Camshaft housing bolt: Tighten 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft) by the specified procedure

Fig 6: Tightening Camshaft Housing In Sequence
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Install timing chain guide No. 3 (1).
Tightening torque

Timing chain guide No. 3 bolt (c): 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft)

Fig 7: Installing Timing Chain Guide No. 3
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Install 1st timing chain. Refer to "1ST TIMING CHAIN AND CHAIN TENSIONER INSTALLATION ".
Install LH bank 2nd timing chain. Refer to "LH (NO. 1) BANK 2ND TIMING CHAIN AND CHAIN TENSIONER INSTALLATION ".
Install timing chain cover. Refer to "TIMING CHAIN COVER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Install oil pan referring to "OIL PAN AND OIL PUMP STRAINER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Install front differential housing referring to "FRONT DIFFERENTIAL DISMOUNTING AND REMOUNTING ".
Install P/S system referring to "POWER STEERING PUMP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Install cooling system referring to "RADIATOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Install intake manifold with throttle body referring to "THROTTLE BODY AND INTAKE MANIFOLD 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 "WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS ".
Verify that there is no fuel leakage, water leakage and oil leakage at each connection.