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Timing Chain

Chain and timing sprocket
Chain length at 16 links Maximum 123.2 mm (4.850 inch)
Camshaft timing sprocket wear (w/ chain) Minimum 96.2 mm (3.787 inch)
Crankshaft timing sprocket wear (w/ chain) Minimum 50.5 mm (1.988 inch)
Chain Wear tensioner slipper and vibration damper Maximum 1.0 mm (0.039 inch)
Timing chain cover
Bolt A 11 Nm (112 kgf-cm, 8 ft. lbs.)
Bolt B 24 Nm (245 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
Bolt C 11 Nm (112 kgf-cm, 8 ft. lbs.)
Bolt D 24 Nm (245 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
Bolt E 11 Nm (112 kgf-cm, 8 ft. lbs.)
Nut F 24 Nm (245 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
Nut G 11 Nm (112 kgf-cm, 8 ft. lbs.)