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Timing Cover









Front Timing Chain Case:






Front timing chain case
M6 bolt 11.7 - 13.7 Nm (1.2 - 1.4 kgf-cm, 9 - 10 ft. lbs.)
M8 bolt 25.5 - 31.3 Nm (2.6 - 3.2 kgf-cm, 19 - 23 ft. lbs.)


Rear Timing Chain Case:






Rear timing chain case 11.7 - 13.7 Nm (1.2 - 1.4 kgf-cm, 9 - 10 ft. lbs.)


Surface Heights - Standard
Front timing chain case to rear timing chain case......................-0.14 to 0.14 mm (-0.005 to 0.0055 inch)
Oil pump to cylinder block: .............................-0.36 to -0.10 mm (-0.0142 to -0.0039 inch)
Rear timing chain case to cylinder block: ........................-0.24 to 0.14 mm (-0.0094 to 0.0055 inch)