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Timing Cover

Timing chain cover tightening sequence and torque spec





(e) Temporarily tighten the timing chain cover with the 25 bolts and 2 nuts.





(f) Fully tighten the 3 bolts as shown in the illustration.
Torque: 43 Nm (438 kgf-cm, 32 ft-lbf)
Torque: 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)





(g) Fully tighten the 3 bolts as shown in the illustration.
Torque: 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)





(h) Fully tighten the 7 bolts and 2 nuts as shown in the illustration.
Torque: 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)
HINT:
Tighten the bolts and nuts in the order from upper to lower as shown in the illustration.





(i) Fully tighten the 12 bolts as shown in the illustration.
Torque: 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)