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System Specifications

TIMING CHAIN COVER STUD BOLT 20 Nm (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft.lbf)
NO. 1 CHAIN TENSIONER X CYLINDER HEAD 10 Nm (102 kgf-cm, 7 ft.lbf)
NO. 2 CHAIN TENSIONER X CYLINDER HEAD 10 Nm (102 kgf-cm, 7 ft.lbf)
NO. 3 CHAIN TENSIONER X CYLINDER HEAD 10 Nm (102 kgf-cm, 7 ft.lbf)
NO. 1 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER X CYLINDER BLOCK 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft.lbf)
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY 300 Nm (3059 kgf-cm, 221 ft-lbf)

TIMING CHAIN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY





Temporarily install the timing chain cover with the 28 bolts and nut.
Bolt Length:





NOTE: Make sure that there is no oil on the bolt threads.





Tighten the 5 bolts in several steps in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque 47 Nm (479 kgf-cm, 35 ft-lbf)





Temporarily install the fluid coupling bracket with the 4 bolts.





Tighten the 6 bolts labeled 6 to 11 in several steps in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque 47 Nm (479 kgf-cm, 35 ft-lbf)





Temporarily install the belt tensioner with the standard bolt and 6 mm hexagon wrench bolt.
Tighten the 23 bolts labeled 12 to 35 and nut in several steps in the sequence shown in the illustration.





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