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System Specifications




Camshaft Timing Chain Tensioner
Tighten 9 Nm

Vibration Damper
Tighten 150 Nm plus an additional 90 degree (1/4 turn)

Upper Timing Chain Cover





Tighten bolts - 1 through 5 - by hand in the illustrated sequence.
Tighten bolt 9 Nm

Lower Timing Chain Cover





Tighten bolts
- 1 through 15 - in 2 stages in sequence shown:
Stage 1: Tighten bolts 8 Nm
Stage 2: Tighten bolts an additional 90 degree