Timing Cover

Remove any old packing (FIPG) material and be careful not to drop any oil on the contact surfaces of the timing chain cover, cylinder head and cylinder block.





Install a new O-ring onto the LH cylinder head as shown in the illustration.





Apply continuous beads of seal packing (diameter 3 to 4 mm (0.12 to 0.16 inch)) to the 4 locations shown in the illustration.
Seal packing: Part No.08826-00080 or equivalent





Apply continuous beads of seal packing (diameter 3 to 4 mm (0.12 to 0.16 inch)) to the timing chain cover as shown in the illustration.
Seal packing: Water pump part: Part No.08826-00100 or equivalent Other parts: Part No.08826-00080 or equivalent

NOTICE:
Install the timing chain cover within 3 minutes after applying seal packing. Timing chain cover bolts and nuts must be tightened within 15 minutes of installation. Otherwise the seal packing must be removed and reapplied.
Do not apply seal packing to portion A shown in the illustration.





Align the key way of the oil pump drive rotor with the rectangular portion of the crankshaft timing gear, and slide the timing chain cover into place.





Install the timing chain cover with the 24 bolts and 2 nuts. Tighten the bolts and nuts uniformly in several steps.
Torque 23 Nm (235 kgf-cm, 17 ft. lbs.)

NOTICE: Pay attention not to wrap the chain and slipper over the timing chain cover seal line.





HINT: Each bolt length is as above.