Timing Chain Cover Removal and Installation: Installation

Reverse removal sequence to install timing chain cover noting the following points.

• Clean sealing surface on timing chain cover, crankcase, cylinder block and cylinder heads.

  Remove oil, old sealant, and dust from sealing surface.

  Fig 1: Installing Timing Chain Cover

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• Apply sealant "A" to timing chain cover sealing surface area as shown in the figure.

  "A": Water tight sealant 99000-31250 

  Fig 2: Applying Sealant To Timing Chain cover Sealing Surface

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• Apply sealant "B" to mating surfaces of cylinder head and cylinder block as shown.

  "B": Water tight sealant 99000-31140 

  Fig 3: Applying Sealant To Mating Surfaces Of Cylinder Head & Block

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• Apply engine oil to new oil seal lip and water pump O-ring. Using special tool (bearing installer), install new oil seal (2) with its surface is flash with edge of timing chain cover (1).

  Special tool 

  (D): 09913-75510 

  Fig 4: Installing Oil Seal Using Special Tool

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• Install timing chain cover.

  Tightening torque 

  Timing chain cover bolt (d): 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft) 

• Apply engine oil to O-ring of CKP sensor and install CKP sensor (4) to timing chain cover.

  Tightening torque 

  CKP sensor bolt (b): 6 N.m (0.6 kg-m, 4.5 lb-ft) 

• Install crankshaft pulley (1).

  To lock crankshaft pulley, use special tool (camshaft pulley holder) with it at shown in figure.

  Tightening torque 

  Crankshaft pulley bolt (a): 150 N.m (15 kg-m, 108.5 lb-ft) 

  Special tool 

  (A): 09917-68221 

  Fig 5: Installing Crankshaft Pulley Using Special Tool

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  CAUTION: Be sure to use the following bolt for fixing special tool to crank pulley.
  Bolt size: M8, P1.25 L = 45 mm (1.77 in.)
  Strength: 7T
  Fig 6: Measuring Bolt Length

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