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System Specifications

Timing Chain Tensioner
Chain tensioner No. 1 x Cylinder head sub-assembly 10 Nm (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft. lbs.)
Chain tensioner No. 2 x Cylinder head sub-assembly 19 Nm (194 kgf/cm, 14 ft. lbs.)
Chain tensioner No. 3 x Cylinder head sub-assembly 19 Nm (194 kgf/cm, 14 ft. lbs.)

Crankshaft Pulley
Torque 250 Nm (2,549 kgf/cm, 184 ft. lbs.)

Timing Cover





Install the timing chain cover with the 15 bolts and 2 nuts. Tighten the bolts and nuts uniformly in several steps.
Torque 23 Nm (235 kgf/cm, 17 ft. lbs.)
Timing chain cover plate x Timing chain or belt cover sub-assembly 9.0 Nm (92 kgf/cm, 80 in. lbs.)
Oil filter bracket sub-assembly x Timing chain or belt cover sub-assembly 19 Nm (194 kgf/cm, 14 ft. lbs.)
VVT sensor x Timing chain or belt cover sub-assembly 8.0 Nm (82 kgf/cm, 71 in. lbs.)
Idler pulley sub-assembly No. 1 x Timing chain or belt cover sub-assembly 54 Nm (551 kgf/cm, 40 ft. lbs.)
Idler pulley sub-assembly No. 2 x Timing chain or belt cover sub-assembly 39 Nm (398 kgf/cm, 29 ft. lbs.)