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Timing Chain - Installation (Cont'd)

EM-28prose procedure
Continued from EM-27

Installation (Cont'd)

  1. 2
    Install chain guide.
  2. 3
    Install crankshaft sprocket and lower timing chain.
    Set timing chain by aligning its mating mark with the one on crankshaft sprocket.
    Make sure sprocket's mating mark faces engine front.
    The number of links between the alignment marks (gold) are the same for the left and right sides, so either side can be used during alignment with the sprocket.
    Diagram showing lower timing chain installation. The chain has mating mark (silver) links and the 'same number link' marker, with 40 links counted between mating marks on each side. The crankshaft sprocket shows its mating mark (silver) aligned with the chain mating mark.
    SEM430D
  3. 4
    Apply liquid gasket to front cover.
    Photo of the front cover showing where liquid gasket is applied. Labels liquid gasket and front cover.
    SEM121D
  4. 5
    Install front cover.
    Check alignment of mating marks on chain and crankshaft sprocket.
    Align oil drive spacer with oil pump.
    Put chain to the side of chain guide so that chain does not make contact with water seal area of front cover.
    Make sure two O-rings are present.
    Be careful not to damage oil seal when installing front cover.
    Photo of the engine block showing the position for the O-ring.
    SEM122D
  5. 6
    Install engine front mounting.
  6. 7
    Install oil strainer.
  7. 8
    Install oil pan. Refer to "Installation" in "OIL PAN".
  8. 9
    Install crankshaft pulley.
  9. 10
    Install center member.
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OIL PAN

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