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System Specifications

EM-199 Component (Part 1):




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Timing Chain Tensioner

Crankshaft Pulley
Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt.
Torque 93.1 Nm (9.5 kg-m, 69 ft-lb)
Put a paint mark on crankshaft pulley aligning with angle mark on crankshaft pulley bolt.





Further tighten by 90 degrees. (Angle tightening)
Check the tightening angle by referencing to the notches. The angle between two notches is 90 degrees.
Rotate crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when viewed from engine front) to confirm it turns smoothly.

Timing Cover





Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure.





There are four type mounting bolts.
After all mounting bolts are tightened, retighten them in numerical order as shown in the figure.

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