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Timing Cover

Timing Cover
Chain Case cover (left bank) 11.0 Nm (1.1 kg-m, 8 ft. lbs.)
Front cover bolts 152 Nm (15.5 kg-m, 112 ft. lbs.)
Chain Case cover (right bank) 11.0 Nm (1.1 kg-m, 8 ft. lbs.)





Install the front cover as follows:
Install a new O-ring on the cylinder block.





Check again that the timing mating marks on the timing chain and on each sprocket are aligned. Then install the front cover.





Install the bolts in the numerical order shown.
After tightening, re-tighten to the specified torque.

CAUTION: Be sure to wipe off any excessive liquid gasket leaking onto surface mating with oil pan.

M6 x 50 mm (1.97 inches) No. 1, 20, 25, 26, 27
M6 x 80 mm (3.15 inches) No. 4, 5, 7
M6 x 20 mm (0.79 inches) Except the above





11. Install the chain case cover (right bank) and (left bank).