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Timing Cover

TIMING CHAIN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

Temporarily install the timing chain cover with the 17 bolts and 2 nuts.






Bolt Length:






Make sure there is no oil on the bolts. If there is oil on the bolts, clean them before installing them.

Tighten the 17 bolts and 2 nuts in several steps, in the sequence shown in the illustration.






for bolt 1, 2, 3 and 4 - Torque 55 Nm (561 kgf-cm, 41 ft-lbf)

except bolt 1, 2, 3 and 4 - Torque 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 15 ft-lbf)