Timing Chain Cover: Installation

1. Before assembling the timing chain cover, remove all hardened sealant from the surface to be mounted.
2. Assemble within 5 minutes after applying liquid gasket sealant MS721-40 AA or AAO to the surface between the cylinder head and the cylinder block.

   Bead width:  4.000 mm (0.1575 in.)

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3. Apply MS721-40AA or AAO liquid sealant on timing chain cover. Then, assemble the part within 5 minutes of applying sealant.

   Sealant should be applied in a continuous bead in each of the areas indicated below.

   Bead width:  3.500 - 4.500 mm (0.1378 - 0.1772 in.)

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4. Install the gaskets (A) to the timing chain cover.

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   NOTE:

   • When installing the timing chain cover, be careful not to get the applied sealant on other parts.
   • Always use a new gasket.
5. Install the timing chain cover based on the dowel pin of the cylinder block and the hole in the timing chain cover.

   Tightening torque: 

   bolts (A): 18.6 - 21.6 N.m (1.9 - 2.2 kgf.m, 13.8 - 15.9 lb.ft)

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

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6. Be careful not to run the engine or apply pressure inside the timing chain cover within 30 minutes after assembly. Engine oil leakage may occur.

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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1. After replacing the Variable Force Solenoid (VFS) O-ring (A) with a new one, apply engine oil to the new O-ring (A).

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2. After attaching Variable Force Solenoid (VFS) to the end of the timing chain cover mounting surface, temporarily fasten the bolt.
3. Tighten the Variable Force Solenoid (VFS) with the specified torque.

(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")

(Refer to Lubrication System - "ENGINE OIL ")