1ST Timing Chain And Chain TENSIONER Removal And Installation: Installation
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Reference: 1ST TIMING CHAIN AND CHAIN TENSIONER INSPECTION
- Check timing pulley key (1) of crankshaft is on specified position as shown in figure.
- Install 1st timing chain crankshaft sprocket (2) to crankshaft as shown in figure.
- Check timing mark on RH (No. 2) bank intake camshaft as shown in figure.
- Install RH (No. 2) bank 1st timing chain intake camshaft sprocket (1) noting the following points.
- The sprocket should be set in such way that its timing marks (4) can be seen.
- Camshaft (2) should be held stationary by using a spanner at its hexagonal parts (3) as shown in figure.
Tightening torque
RH (No. 2) bank 1st timing chain intake camshaft sprocket bolt a: 80 N.m (8.0 kg-m, 58.0 lb-ft)
- Install timing chain tensioner (1) as shown in figure.
Tightening torque
Timing chain tensioner nut b: 25 N.m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
- Install 1st timing chain by aligning match marks (2) on RH silver plate (1) of 1st timing chain and RH (No. 2) bank 1st timing chain intake camshaft sprocket (3).
- Apply oil to bush of idler sprocket No. 2.
- Install idler sprocket No. 2 and sprocket shaft.
- Install idler sprocket No. 2 by aligning match marks (2) on LH silver plate (1) of 1st timing chain.
- Install crankshaft sprocket by aligning match marks (2) on yellow plate (1) of 1st timing chain and crankshaft timing sprocket.
To install it, fit a spanner to hexagonal part at the center of RH (No. 2) bank intake camshaft to turn a little.
CAUTION: Do not turn camshaft more than necessary. If turned excessively, valve and piston may get damaged. - Apply oil to bearing of idler sprocket No. 1.
- Install idler sprocket No. 1.
Tightening torque
Idler sprocket No. 1 bolt c: 55 N.m (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
- With latch of tensioner adjuster No. 1 returned and plunger (1) pushed back into body, insert stopper (3) into latch (2) and body.
After inserting it, check to make sure that plunger (1) will not come out.
- Install timing chain tensioner adjuster No. 1 (1).
Tightening torque
Timing chain tensioner adjuster No. 1 bolt a: 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft)
- Pull out stopper (3) from adjuster No. 1 (1).
- Install timing chain guide No. 1 (2) and No. 2 (1).
Tightening torque
Timing chain guide No. 1 and No. 2 bolt a: 9 N.m (0.9 kg-m, 6.5 lb-ft)
- Check each aligned timing marks as shown in figure.
- Install LH (No. 1) bank 2nd timing chain. Refer to LH (NO. 1) BANK 2ND TIMING CHAIN AND CHAIN TENSIONER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install timing chain cover. Refer to TIMING CHAIN COVER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install oil pans referring to OIL PAN AND OIL PUMP STRAINER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install cylinder head covers referring to CYLINDER HEAD COVERS REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install intake manifold, intake collector and electric throttle body assembly referring to INTAKE COLLECTOR AND INTAKE MANIFOLD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION and ELECTRIC THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install engine assembly to vehicle referring to ENGINE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .