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Timing Chain - Installation (Cont'd)

EM-29prose procedure

Installation (Cont'd)

  1. 11
    Set idler sprocket by aligning the mating mark on the larger sprocket with the silver mating mark on the lower timing chain.
    Two diagrams showing idler sprocket and upper timing chain installation. Mating marks (silver and gold) are labelled, with link counts of 16 rollers, 22 rollers and 16 rollers between marks on the upper and lower timing chains.
    SEM503E
  2. 12
    Install upper timing chain and set it by aligning the mating mark on the smaller sprocket with the silver mating marks on the upper timing chain.
    Make sure sprocket's mating mark faces engine front.
  3. 13
    Install idler sprocket shaft from the rear side.
  4. 14
    Install cylinder head with new gasket.
    Be sure to install washers between bolts and cylinder head.
    Do not rotate crankshaft and camshaft separately, or valves will strike piston heads.
    Diagram of a cylinder head bolt washer showing the correct orientation toward the cylinder head side.
    SEM877A

Tightening torque N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

(1) - (10)
(a)29 (3, 22)
(b)59 (6, 43)
(c)0 (0, 0)
(d)29 (3, 22)
(e), (f)50 - 55 degrees or 59 ± 5 (6 ± 0.5, 43.4 ± 3.6)
(11) - (19)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e), (f)6.3 - 8.3 (0.64 - 0.85, 4.6 - 6.1)

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