Repair procedures: Installation

Align the timing marks of the camshaft sprocket with the upper surface of the cylinder head to make No. 1 cylinder be positioned at TDC.

Fig 1: Aligning Timing Marks
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1. Check the dowel pin of the crankshaft for facing upside of the engine at this moment.
2. Install the timing chain guide (A).
  Tightening torque:
  
  9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Timing Chain Guide
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3. 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 camshaft sprocket → Exhaust camshaft sprocket.
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)

Fig 3: Identifying Chain Tensioner Arm
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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)

Fig 4: Identifying Hydraulic Tensioner & Pin
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NOTE: Recheck the top dead center (TDC) marks on the crankshaft and camshaft.
Install the timing chain cover (A).
1. Before installing, remove the hardened sealant from the cylinder block and ladder frame surface.
2. Apply the liquid gasket (TB 1217H or LOCTITE 5900H) on the surface between the cylinder head and the cylinder block.
  Width: 3 ~ 5mm (0.1181~0.1969in.)
  
  Fig 5: Applying Liquid Gasket Between Cylinder Head & Cylinder Block
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3. Apply the liquid gasket, THREE BOND 1282B or THREE BOND 1216E on the water pump contact parts of the timing chain cover and THREE BOND 1217H or LOCTITE 5900H on the rest parts. Reassemble the cover (A) within 5 minutes.
  Width: 3.5 ~ 4.5 mm (0.1378 ~ 0.1772 in.)
  
  CAUTION: Thoroughly remove oil or dust on the surface.
4. Align the dowel pin of the cylinder block and the holes of the oil pump.
  Tightening torque:
  
  12mm bolts:
  
  18.6 ~ 23.5 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 17.4 lb-ft)
  
  10mm bolts:
  
  9.8 ~ 11.8 Nm (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Timing Chain Cover
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  CAUTION: After the installation, do not crank engine or apply pressure on the cover for half an hour.
Using the SST (09455-21200), reassemble the timing chain cover oil seal (A).

Fig 7: Identifying Timing Chain Cover Oil Seal
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Install the crankshaft pulley (A).
Tightening torque:

127.5 ~ 137.3N.m (13.0 ~ 14.0kgf.m, 94.0 ~ 101.3lb-ft)

Fig 8: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley & Bolt
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NOTE: When installing the pulley, remove the starter and fix the SST (09231-2B100).

Fig 9: Removing Starter & Attaching SST When Installing Pulley
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NOTE: When installing the pulley, the groove on the pulley should be positioned outside.

Fig 10: Positioning Groove On Pulley
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Install side cover.
Tightening torque:

8.8 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)
Install the front right wheel and tire.
Before installing the cylinder head cover, remove oil, dust or hardened sealant from the timing chain cover and the cylinder head upper surface.
After applying the liquid gasket, THREE BOND 1217H or LOCTITE 5900H on the cylinder head cover, reassemble the cover within five minutes.
Width: 2.0 ~ 2.5mm (0.0787~0.0984in.)

Fig 11: Applying Liquid Gasket On Cylinder Head Cover
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Install the cylinder head cover (A) with a new gasket (B).

Fig 12: Identifying Cylinder Head Cover & Gasket
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CAUTION: Do not reuse the disassembled gasket.
Tighten the cylinder head cover bolts (A) with the order and steps.
Tightening torque:

1st step - 3.9 ~ 5.9N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6kgf.m, 2.9 ~ 4.3lb-ft)

2nd step - 7.8 ~ 9.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2lb-ft)

Fig 13: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Cylinder Head Cover Bolts
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Install the ignition coils (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 14: Identifying Ignition Coils
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Install the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (A) and the positive and PCSV hose (B).

Fig 15: Identifying Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose & PCSV Hose
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Connect the ignition coil connector (A) and the breather hose (B).

Fig 16: Identifying Ignition Coil Connector & Breather Hose
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Install the drive belt idler (A).
Tightening torque:

42.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

Fig 17: Identifying Drive Belt Idler
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Install the water pump (A) with a gasket.
Tighten bolts with the order shown in Fig 18.

Tightening torque:

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

Fig 18: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Water Pump Bolts
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Install the water pump pulley (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 19: Identifying Water Pump Pulley
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CAUTION: Tighten the bolts diagonally.
Install the engine support bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

29.4 ~ 41.2 N.m (3.0 ~ 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 30.4 lb-ft)
Install the alternator bracket (B).
Tightening torque:

19.6 ~ 26.5 N.m (2.0 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 19.5 lb-ft)

Fig 20: Identifying Engine Support Bracket & Alternator Bracket
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Install the engine mounting bracket (A).
Tightening torque:

Nut (C):

63.8 ~ 83.4 N.m (6.5 ~ 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 ~ 61.5 lb-ft)

Bolt (D) and Nuts (E):

49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)

Fig 21: Identifying Engine Mounting Bracket, Nuts, & Bolt
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Install the alternator (A) and pre-tighten the mounting bolts.

Fig 22: Identifying Alternator & Mounting Bolts
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Install the drive belt (A).

Fig 23: Engine Drive Belt Routing Diagram
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Adjust tension by tightening the alternator tension adjust bolt (A). (Refer to DRIVE BELT TENSION MEASUREMENT AND ADJUSTMENT )
Tension

New belt: 882.6 ~ 980.7N (90 ~ 100kg, 198.4 ~ 220.5lb)

Used belt: 637.4 ~ 735.5N (65 ~ 75kg, 143.3 ~ 165.3lb)

Fig 24: Identifying Alternator Tension Adjust Bolt
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Tighten the alternator mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:

12mm bolt:

19.6 ~ 26.5 N.m (2.0 ~ 2.7 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 19.5 lb-ft)

14mm bolt:

29.4 ~ 41.2 N.m (3.0 ~ 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 30.4 lb-ft)