Timing Chain Cover: Installation

Install the timing chain cover.

The sealant locations on chain cover and on counter parts (cylinder head, cylinder block, and lower oil pan) must be free of engine oil and etc.

Before assembling the timing chain cover, apply the liquid sealant TB 1217H on the gap between cylinder head and cylinder block. Assemble the part within 5 minutes of applying sealant.

Bead width: 4.0 mm (0.2 in.)

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Apply liquid sealant TB 1217H on timing chain cover. Assemble the part within 5 minutes of applying sealant.

Apply sealant in a continuous thread.

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NOTE:

Fill six (6) T-joint areas with sealant.
Apply sealant all around two (2) dowel pin holes.

Install the new gasket (A) to the timing chain cover.

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NOTE: During timing chain cover installation, be careful not to peel off the sealant applied on the timing cover from contact with other parts.

Install the new O-ring (A).

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Install the timing chain cover bolt (A), (B), (C), (D).
Tightening torque

A: 18.6 - 21.6 N.m (1.9 - 2.2 kgf.m, 13.7 - 15.9 lb.ft)

B: 24.5 - 26.5 N.m (2.5 - 2.7 kgf.m, 18.1 - 19.5 lb.ft)

C: 58.8 - 68.6 N.m (6.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 50.6 lb.ft)

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

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NOTE: Do not start the engine or apply pressure to the cover 30 minutes before assembling the timing chain cover.

Install the engine mounting support bracket (A).
Tightening torque

88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb.ft)

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Install the engine ground cable (A).
Tightening torque:

7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb.ft)

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Remove the jack from the upper oil pan.

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Install the RH and LH variable force solenoid (VFS) valve (A).

Tightening torque:

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

[RH]

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[LH]

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NOTE:

Do not use any dropped variable force solenoid (VFS) valve.

Note below cautions when installing variable force solenoid (VFS) valve.

After replacing the O-ring (A) of variable force solenoid (VFS) valve, apply engine oil on new O-ring (A).

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Push variable force solenoid (VFS) valve up to the timing chain cover, and temporarily tighten the bolt.
Tighten the variable force solenoid (VFS) valve to the specified torque.

Install in reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Install the timing chain cover to the specified torque.
Fill with engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
Start engine and check for any leaks.
Recheck engine coolant level.