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Repair Procedures: Installation

  1. Dowel pin of crankshaft should be positioned at 3° in relation to vertical center line.
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  2. Align the TDC marks (A) of the CVVT sprockets with the upper surface of the cylinder head to make No. 1 cylinder be positioned at TDC.
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  3. Install the new O-rings (A).
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  4. Install the timing chain guide (A) and the timing chain (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

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    NOTE:
    • When installing a timing chain, align the timing marks on the sprockets with paint marks of the chain.
    • Order: Crankshaft sprocket → Timing chain guide → Intake CVVT sprocket → Exhaust CVVT sprocket.
  5. Install the chain tensioner arm (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

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  6. Install the hydraulic tensioner (A) and remove the pin (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

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    NOTE: Recheck the top dead center (TDC) marks on the crankshaft and camshaft.
  7. Install the timing chain cover.