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Timing Components: Specifications

Timing Components

Timing belt/chain tensioner torque





Crankshaft pulley/timing gear mounting bolt torque

1) Hold the pulley with the holder handle (A) and holder attachment (B). Torque the bolt to 65 N-m (6.5 kgf-m, 48 lbf-ft) with a torque wrench and heavy duty 19 mm socket (C).
2) Mark the bolt head (D) and crankshaft pulley (E) as shown, then tighten the bolt an additional 60° (The mark on the bolt head lines up with the mark on the crankshaft pulley).





Timing cover torque

Install the lower cover.





Install the front upper cover (A) and rear upper cover (B).