Chain Cover: Installation

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Apply liquid gasket to the mating surfaces of the cylinder block, cylinder head and oil pan upper as shown in the figure.
Liquid gasket:

THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. K0877Y0100) or equivalent

Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Block Mating Surfaces Lubrication Points
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Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of the chain cover.
NOTE: Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.

Liquid gasket:

THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. K0877Y0100) or equivalent

Liquid gasket applying diameter:

3.5±0.5 mm (0.138±0.020 in)

Fig 2: Identifying Chain Cover Liquid Gasket Applying Area
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Attach the chain cover and temporarily tighten the chain cover installation bolts.
CAUTION: Do not install the chain cover installation bolts in wrong place.

Fig 3: Identifying Chain Cover Mounting Bolts
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Tighten the chain cover installing bolts in the numerical order as shown in the figure.
Tightening torque:

10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Identifying Chain Cover Mounting Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install the oil cooler pipe to the chain cover.
Tightening torque:

6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Locating Oil Cooler Pipe Mounting Pins
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Install front mounting bracket to the cradle.
Tightening torque:

60 N.m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)

Fig 6: Locating Front Mounting Bracket Of Cradle
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Install the front mount.
Tightening torque:

T1: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

T2: 45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)

Fig 7: Front Mount Mounting Screws With Torque Specifications
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Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
Install the radiator. Refer to RADIATOR .
Install the radiator main & fan motor and radiator sub fan & fan motor. Refer to RADIATOR MAIN FAN AND FAN MOTOR .
Install the reservoir tank. Refer to RESERVOIR TANK .
Attach the grille bracket.

Fig 8: Locating Grille Bracket Mounting Pins
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Install the crank pulley. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Crank Pulley.
Install the V-belts. Refer to , INSTALLATION , V-belt.
Install the throttle body to intake manifold.
NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque:

8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)
Remove the ST (HANGER) and install the engine hanger bracket.
Tightening torque:

19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb)

Fig 9: Locating Engine Hanger Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Install the engine harness connector to the engine hanger bracket.

Fig 10: Identifying Engine Harness Connector
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Connect the connector to the throttle body.

Fig 11: Identifying Throttle Body Connector
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Connect the engine harness connector.

Fig 12: Identifying Engine Harness Connector
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Install the V-belts. Refer to , INSTALLATION , V-belt.
Install the air intake boot assembly. Refer to AIR INTAKE BOOT .
Install the air intake duct. Refer to AIR INTAKE DUCT .
Install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to FRONT EXHAUST PIPE .
Fill engine coolant. Refer to ENGINE COOLANT .
Fill engine oil. Refer to ENGINE OIL .
Make sure there is no oil leaks in the chain cover mating surface.
Install the under cover. Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER .
Install the collector cover.
Change the bolt mounting position from (B) to (A), and completely close the front hood.
Tightening torque:

20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)

Fig 13: Identifying Front Hood Damper Bolt Mounting Position
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