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Timing Cover






Timing Cover

Temporarily install the timing chain cover with the 30 bolts and nut.





Bolt length





NOTICE
Make sure that there is no oil on the bolt threads

Tighten the bolt





Torque 23 Nm (235 kgf-cm, 17 ft-lbf)

Install the belt tensioner with the bolt





Torque 23 Nm (235 kgf-cm, 17 ft-lbf)

Tighten the 10 bolts in several steps, in the sequence shown in the illustration.





Torque 47 Nm (479 kgf-cm, 35 ft-lbf)

Tighten the 19 bolts and nut in several steps, in the sequence shown in the illustration.





Torque 23 Nm (235 kgf-cm, 17 ft-lbf)