Repair Procedures: Installation

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Dowel pin of crankshaft should be positioned at 3° in relation to vertical center line.

Fig 1: Crankshaft Dowel Pin Position
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Align the TDC marks (A) of the CVVT sprockets with the upper surface of the cylinder head to make No. 1 cylinder be positioned at TDC.

Fig 2: Aligning TDC Marks Of CVVT Sprockets
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Install the new O-rings (A).

Fig 3: O-Rings
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Install the timing chain guide (A) and the timing chain (B).
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 4: Timing Chain Guide & Timing Chain
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NOTE:
- When installing a timing chain, align the timing marks on the sprockets with paint marks of the chain.
- Order: Crankshaft sprocket → Timing chain guide → Intake CVVT sprocket → Exhaust CVVT sprocket.
Install the chain tensioner arm (A).
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 5: Chain Tensioner Arm
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Install the timing chain auto tensioner (A) and remove the pin (B).
Tightening Torque:

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

Fig 6: Timing Chain Auto Tensioner & Pin
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NOTE: Recheck the top dead center (TDC) marks on the crankshaft and camshaft.
Install the other parts in the reverse order of removal.