Timing Chain: Installation

The key (A) of crankshaft should be aligned with the timing mark (B) of block. As a result of this, the piston of No. 1 cylinder is placed at the top dead center on compression stroke.

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Install the tensioner adapter assembly (A).

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Install the crankshaft sprocket (A). (LH camshaft drive).

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Install the LH timing chain (A).

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NOTE: To install the timing chain with no slack between each shaft (cam, crank), follow the procedure below:
Crankshaft sprocket → Timing chain guide → Exhaust camshaft sprocket → Intake camshaft sprocket.
When installing the timing chain, be sure that the timing mark of each sprocket is matched with the timing mark (color link) of the timing chain.
Install the LH timing chain guide (A).
Tightening torque:

19.6 - 24.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.5 kgf.m, 14.5 - 18.1 lb.ft)

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Install the LH timing chain auto tensioner (A) and LH timing chain tensioner arm (B).
Tightening torque:

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

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

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NOTE: Always use new LH timing chain tensioner.
Install the LH timing chain cam to cam guide (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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Pull out the pins of LH timing chain auto tensioner.

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Install the crankshaft sprocket (A) (Oil pump drive).

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Install the oil pump chain sprocket (A) and oil pump chain (B).
Tightening torque:

19.6 - 24.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.5 kgf.m, 14.5 - 18.1 lb-ft)

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Install the oil pump chain tensioner assembly (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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Install the camshaft sprocket (A). (RH camshaft drive)

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Install the RH timing chain (A).

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NOTE: To install the timing chain with no slack between each shaft (cam, crank), follow the procedure below:
Crankshaft sprocket →Timing chain guide → Intake camshaft sprocket → Exhaust camshaft sprocket.
When installing the timing chain, be sure that the timing mark of each sprocket is matched with the timing mark (color link) of the timing chain.
Install the RH timing chain guide (A).
Tightening torque:

19.6 - 24.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.5 kgf.m, 14.5 - 18.1 lb.ft)

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Install the RH timing chain auto tensioner (A) and the RH timing chain tensioner arm (B).
Tightening torque

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

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

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NOTE: Always use new timing chain tensioner.
Install the RH timing chain cam to cam guide (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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Pull out the pins of RH timing chain auto tensioner.

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After rotating the crankshaft 2 revolutions in regular direction (clockwise viewed from front), confirm the timing mark.
[LH Intake]

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[LH Exhaust]

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[RH Intake]

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[RH Exhaust]

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NOTE:
- Always turn the crankshaft clockwise.
- Turning the crankshaft counterclockwise before building up oil pressure in the hydraulic timing chain tensioner may result in the chain disengagement from the sprocket teeth.
Install the timing chain cover.
(Refer to Timing System - "TIMING CHAIN COVER ")
Install in reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Install the timing chain to the specified torque.
Fill with engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
Start engine and check for any leaks.
Recheck engine coolant level.