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Timing Cover






Upper Timing Chain Cover - Tightening Sequence and Torque





Tighten the bolts - 1 through 5 - in the sequence shown:
Upper timing chain cover bolts 9 Nm

Lower Timing Chain Guard - Tightening Sequence and Torque for 15 Bolts





Tighten the bolts - 1 through 15 - in 2 stages in the sequence shown:
First step 8 Nm
Second step Tighten an additional 45°

Lower Timing Chain Guard - Tightening Sequence and Torque for 8 Bolts





Tighten the bolts - 1 through 8 - in 2 stages in the sequence shown:
First step 4 Nm
Second step Tighten an additional 45°