Repair Procedures: Installation

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The key (A) of crankshaft should be aligned with the timing mark (B) of block. As a result of this, the piston of No. 1 cylinder is placed at the top dead center on compression stroke.

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Align the mark of the exhaust camshaft sprocket and intake CVVT on the top surface of cylinder head. As a result of this, the piston of No. 1 cylinder is placed at the top dead center on compression stroke.
[LH]

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[RH]

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Install the LH timing chain cam to cam guide (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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Install the LH timing chain guide (A).
Tightening torque:

19.6 - 24.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.5 kgf.m, 14.5 - 18.1 lb.ft)

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Install the crankshaft LH timing chain sprocket (A) and LH timing chain (B).

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NOTE:
- To install the timing chain with no slack between each shaft (cam, crank), follow the procedure below: Crankshaft sprocket → Timing chain guide → Exhaust CVVT sprocket → Intake CVVT sprocket.
- When installing the timing chain, be sure that the timing mark of each sprocket is matched with the timing mark (color link) of the timing chain.
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Install the LH timing chain tensioner arm (A).

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Install the LH timing chain tensioner adapter (A).

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Install the LH timing chain tensioner (A) and then remove the stopper pin (B).
Tightening torque:

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

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Install the crankshaft oil pump sprocket (A).

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Install the oil pump chain sprocket (A) and oil pump chain (B).
Tightening torque:

19.6 - 24.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.5 kgf.m, 14.5 - 18.1 lb.ft)

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Install the oil pump chain tensioner (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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Install the crankshaft RH timing chain sprocket (A).

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Install the RH timing chain cam to cam guide (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the RH timing chain guide (A).
Tightening torque

19.6 - 24.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.5 kgf.m, 14.5 - 18.1 lb.ft)

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Install the RH timing chain (A).

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NOTE:
- To install the timing chain with no slack between each shaft (cam, crank), follow the procedure below: Crankshaft sprocket → Timing chain guide → Exhaust CVVT sprocket → Intake CVVT sprocket.
- When installing the timing chain, be sure that the timing mark of each sprocket is matched with the timing mark (color link) of the timing chain.
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Install the RH timing chain tensioner arm (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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Install the RH timing chain tensioner adapter (A).

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Install the RH timing chain tensioner (A) and then remove the stopper pin (B).
Tightening torque:

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

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After rotating the crankshaft 2 revolutions in regular direction (clockwise viewed from front), confirm the timing mark.
NOTE:
- Always turn the crankshaft clockwise.
- Turning the crankshaft counterclockwise before building up oil pressure in the hydraulic timing chain tensioner may result in the chain disengagement from the sprocket teeth.
Install the other parts in the reverse order of removal.