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Timing Chain Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE:

Be careful that the foreign matter is not into or onto the assembled component during installation.
Apply engine oil to all component parts of the timing chain.

Prepare to attach the chain tensioner.
1. Insert the screw, spring pin and plunger into the tensioner body.
2. As shown in the figure, turn the rubber mat counterclockwise while holding the chain tensioner from above by hand.
  NOTE: Degrease the contact surface between the plunger head and rubber mat, so that they do not slip.
  
  Fig 1: Degreasing Contact Surface Between Plunger Head And Rubber Mat
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3. Insert the stopper pin into the hole on the chain tensioner body.
Align the position of oil pump shaft knock pin to six o'clock position as shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Locating Oil Pump Shaft Knock Pin
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Using ST, align the "Top mark" on crank sprocket to nine o'clock position as shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Identifying Crank Sprocket Top Mark
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Align the intake cam sprocket to twelve o'clock position as shown in the figure.

Fig 4: Identifying Intake Cam Sprocket Twelve O'Clock Position
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Align the exhaust cam sprocket to twelve o'clock position as shown in the figure.

Fig 5: Identifying Exhaust Cam Sprocket Twelve O'Clock Position
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Using ST, align the "Top mark" on crank sprocket to twelve o'clock position as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
- The #1 piston is positioned at TDC.
- Do not rotate the crankshaft and cam sprocket before completing timing chain installation.
- At this time, crank sprocket key is at three o'clock position.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Crank Sprocket Twelve O'Clock Position
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Install the chain guide (main).
Tightening torque:

16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

Fig 7: Chain Guide Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Install the idler sprocket and timing chain (main).
1. Match the timing chain mark (gold) to the timing mark position of the idler sprocket.
2. Align the idler sprocket timing mark at six o'clock position, and install the idler sprocket and timing chain.
3. Make sure that the timing chain mark (gold) is located at twelve o'clock position on the crank sprocket.
4. Use the ST to lock the idler sprocket, and install the idler sprocket bolt.
  ST1 18355AA000 PULLEY WRENCH
  
  ST2 18334AA000 PULLEY WRENCH PIN SET
  
  Tightening torque:
  
  120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Idler Sprocket And Timing Chain
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Install the chain tensioner lever (main).
Tightening torque:

16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

Fig 9: Identifying Chain Tensioner Lever
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Install the chain tensioner (main) and pull out the stopper pin.
NOTE: The timing chain (main) line will be complete.

Tightening torque:

16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

Fig 10: Identifying Chain Tensioner (Main) And Stopper Pin
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Install the chain guide (LH).
Tightening torque:

16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

Fig 11: Identifying Chain Guide (LH)
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Install the chain guide (LH: between cams).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 12: Identifying Chain Guide With Mounting Bolts
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Install timing chain (LH).
1. Match the timing mark of intake cam sprocket (LH) to the timing chain mark (blue).
  
  Fig 13: Identifying Intake Cam Sprocket Timing Chain Blue Mark
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2. Match the timing mark of exhaust cam sprocket (LH) to the timing chain mark (blue).
  
  Fig 14: Identifying Exhaust Cam Sprocket Timing Chain Blue Mark
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3. Install the timing chain to the water pump sprocket.
  
  Fig 15: Identifying Water Pump Sprocket
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4. Match the timing mark of idler sprocket to the timing chain mark (gold).
  
  Fig 16: Identifying Idler Sprocket Timing Mark
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Install the chain tensioner lever (LH).
Tightening torque:

16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

Fig 17: Identifying LH Chain Tensioner Lever
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Install the chain tensioner (LH) and pull out the stopper pin.
NOTE:
- Make sure that there is a bolt attached on the side face of the chain tensioner housing.
- The timing chain (LH) line will be complete.
Tightening torque:

16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

Fig 18: Identifying Chain Tensioner With Stopper Pin
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Install the chain guide (RH).
Tightening torque:

16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

Fig 19: Identifying Chain Guide (RH)
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Install the chain guide (RH: between cams).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 20: Identifying Chain Guide (RH) Between Cams
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Install timing chain (RH).
1. Match the timing mark of intake cam sprocket (RH) to the timing chain mark (blue).
  
  Fig 21: Identifying Intake Cam Sprocket Timing Mark
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2. Match the timing mark of exhaust cam sprocket (RH) to the timing chain mark (blue).
  
  Fig 22: Aligning Timing Mark Of Exhaust Cam Sprocket (RH) To Timing Chain Mark (Blue)
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3. Match the timing mark of idler sprocket to the timing chain mark (gold).
  
  Fig 23: Identifying Timing Chain Mark (Gold)
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Install the chain tensioner lever (RH).
Tightening torque:

16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

Fig 24: Identifying RH Chain Tensioner Lever
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Install the chain tensioner (RH) and pull out the stopper pin.
NOTE: The timing chain (RH) line will be complete.

Tightening torque:

16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

Fig 25: Identifying Chain Tensioner (RH) Stopper Pin
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After installation, perform the following confirmations.
CAUTION: Always make sure to perform this confirmation.
1. Make sure that the timing mark of idler sprocket is aligned to three timing chain marks (gold).
2. Make sure that the twelve o'clock position on the crank sprocket is aligned to the timing chain (main) mark (gold).
3. Make sure that the LH side cam sprocket timing mark is aligned to the timing chain mark (blue).
4. Make sure that the RH side cam sprocket timing mark is aligned to the timing chain mark (blue).
5. Make sure that all bolts are tightened at the specified torque.
Using the ST, turn the crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation, and make sure that there are no abnormal conditions.
CAUTION: Always make sure to perform this confirmation.
Install the chain cover. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Chain Cover.
Install the crank pulley. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Crank Pulley.
Install the V-belts. Refer to , INSTALLATION , V-belt.
Fill engine oil. Refer to ENGINE OIL .
Make sure there is no oil leaks in the chain cover mating surface.
Install the radiator. Refer to RADIATOR .