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Timing Components: Specifications

Timing Chain Tensioner

Install the primary tensioner and the 2 bolts.
Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Install the RH secondary timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts.
Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Install the LH secondary timing chain tensioner and the 2 bolts.
Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Crankshaft Pulley

Using the Strap Wrench, install the crankshaft pulley washer and new bolt and tighten in 4 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten to 120 Nm (89 (lb-ft).
Stage 2: Loosen one full turn.
Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.

Timing Cover

Install the engine front cover and bolts 17, 18, 19 and 20.
Tighten in sequence to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).





Install the remaining engine front cover bolts. Tighten all of the engine front cover bolts and engine mount bracket bolts in the sequence shown in 2 stages:
Stage 1 Tighten bolts 1 thru 22 to 10 Nm (89 lb-in) and bolts 23, 24 and 25 to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
Stage 2 Tighten bolts 1 thru 22 to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft) and bolts 23, 24 and 25 to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).