Repair Procedures: Installation

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

Fig 1: Locating Crankshaft Key And Timing Chain Cover Timing Mark
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Install the timing chain auto tensioner assembly adapter (A).

Fig 2: Locating Timing Chain Auto Tensioner Assembly Adapter
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Install the crankshaft sprocket (A). (LH camshaft drive).

Fig 3: Locating Crankshaft Sprocket (LH Camshaft Drive)
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Install the LH timing chain (A).

Fig 4: Locating LH Timing Chain
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Fig 5: Installing LH Timing Chain
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NOTE: To install the timing chain with no slack between each shaft (cam, crank), follow the below procedure.
Crankshaft sprocket → Timing chain guide → Exhaust camshaft sprocket → Intake camshaft sprocket.
The timing mark of each sprockets should be matched with timing mark (color link) of timing chain at installing timing chain.
Install the timing chain guide (A).
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 6: Locating Timing Chain Guide
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Install the LH timing chain tensioner arm (B) and LH timing chain auto tensioner (A).
Tightening Torque:
1. 9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
2. 18.6 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)
Fig 7: Locating LH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm And LH Timing Chain Auto Tensioner
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Install the 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)

Fig 8: Locating Timing Chain Cam To Cam Guide
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Remove the tensioner stopper pin (A).

Fig 9: Locating Tensioner Stopper Pin
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Install the crankshaft sprocket (A).

Fig 10: Locating Crankshaft Sprocket
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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)

Fig 11: Locating Oil Pump Chain Sprocket And Oil Pump Chain With Bolt
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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)

Fig 12: Locating Oil Pump Chain Tensioner Assembly
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Install the oil pump chain cover (A).
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 13: Locating Oil Pump Chain Cover
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Install the RH timing chain (A).

Fig 14: Locating RH Timing Chain
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Fig 15: Installing RH Timing Chain
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NOTE: To install the timing chain with no slack between each shaft (cam, crank), follow the below procedure.
Crankshaft sprocket →Timing chain guide → Intake camshaft sprocket → Exhaust camshaft sprocket.
The timing mark of each sprockets should be matched with timing mark (color link) of timing chain at installing 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)

Fig 16: Locating RH Timing Chain Guide
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Install the RH timing chain auto tensioner (A) and the RH timing chain tensioner arm (B).
Tightening Torque
1. 9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
2. 18.6 ~ 21.6 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.2 kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 15.9 lb-ft)
Fig 17: Locating RH Timing Chain Auto Tensioner And RH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
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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)

Fig 18: Locating RH Timing Chain Cam To Cam Guide
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Pull out the pins of RH hydraulic tensioner.

Fig 19: Locating Pins Of RH Hydraulic Tensioner
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After rotating the crankshaft 2 revolutions in regular direction (clockwise viewed from front), confirm the timing mark.
NOTE: Always turn the crankshaft clockwise.
Turning the crankshaft counter clockwise before building up oil pressure in the hydraulic timing chain tensioner may result in the chain disengaging from the sprocket teeth.
Install the timing chain cover.
(Proceed to Timing System - "TIMING CHAIN COVER ")
NOTE:
- Refill engine oil.
- Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper. Assemble and then apply grease to prevent corrosion.
- Inspect for fuel leakage.
  - After assembling the fuel line, turn on the ignition switch (do not operate the starter) so that the fuel pump runs for approximately two seconds and fuel line pressurizes.
  - Repeat this operation two or three times, then check for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel lines.
- Refill radiator and reservoir tank with engine coolant.
- Bleed air from the cooling system.
  - Start engine and let it run until it warms up. (Until the radiator fan operates 3 or 4 times.)
  - Turn Off the engine. Check the level in the radiator, add coolant if needed. This will allow trapped air to be removed from the cooling system.
  - Put radiator cap on tightly, then run the engine again and check for leaks.