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4) Install exhaust manifold cover (1) .
5) Connect heated oxygen sensor coupler (2) and fit coupler to
bracket securely (if equipped).
6) Install heat insulator panel and front bumper with front grille
by referring to Section 9.
7) Connect negative cable at battery.
8) Check exhaust system for exhaust gas leakage.
OIL PAN AND OIL PUMP STRAINER
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Disconnect heated oxygen sensor coupler and detach it from
its stay.
3) Remove oil level gauge.
[A] : Sealant application amount 3. O-ring 8. Oil pan nut
“a” : 3 mm (0.12 in.) 4. Gasket 9. Oil pan bolt
“b” : 2 mm (0.08 in.) 5. Drain plug Tightening torque
1. Oil pan
: Apply sealant 99000-31150 to mating surface.6. Strainer bolt Do not reuse.
2. Strainer 7. Bracket bolt
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4) Remove exhaust No.1 pipe (1).
5) Drain engine oil by removing drain plug.
6) Remove clutch housing (torque converter housing for A/T
vehicle) lower plate (1).
7) For 4WD vehicle, remove transfer referring to Section 7D.
8) Remove oil pan and then oil pump strainer (1) from cylinder
block.
CLEAN
Clean oil pump strainer screen (1).
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5) Install clutch housing (torque converter housing for A/T vehi-
cle) lower plate (1).
6) For 4WD vehicle, install transfer by referring to Section 7D.
7) Install exhaust No.1 pipe (1).
Tighten bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Exhaust No.1 pipe bolts (a) : 50 N·m 5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
8) Install oil level gauge.
9) Refill engine with engine oil referring to “ENGINE OIL
CHANGE” in Section 0B.
10) Verify that there is no engine oil leakage and exhaust gas
leakage at each connection.
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5) Install cylinder head cover referring to “CYLINDER HEAD
COVER”.
6) Install oil pan (1) referring to “OIL PAN AND OIL PUMP
STRAINER”.
7) Install crankshaft pulley (1). Tighten bolt (2) to specified
torque. To lock crankshaft pulley, use special tool with it as
shown in the figure.
Special tool
(A) : 09917-68221
Tightening torque
Crankshaft pulley bolt (a) : 150 N·m (15.0 kg-m, 108.5 lb-ft)
8) Adjust water pump belt tension referring to Section 0B for
adjusting procedure.
9) Adjust A/C compressor belt tension (if equipped) referring to
Section 1B for adjusting procedure.
10) Install right side engine under cover.
11) Connect disconnected electric lead wires securely.
12) Refill engine with engine oil.
13) Verify that there is no oil leakage and exhaust gas leakage at
each connection.
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TIMING CHAIN AND CHAIN TENSIONER
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Drain engine oil.
3) Remove oil pan referring to “OIL PAN AND OIL PUMP
STRAINER”.
4) Remove cylinder head cover referring to “CYLINDER HEAD
COVER”.
5) Remove timing chain cover referring to “TIMING CHAIN
COVER”.
6) Align both intake and exhaust camshaft timing sprocket
marks (1) with notches (2) of cylinder head respectively by
turning crankshaft.
7) Remove timing chain tensioner adjuster assembly (3).
8) Remove timing chain tensioner (4).
9) Remove timing chain No.1 guide (5).
10) Remove timing chain (6) with crankshaft timing sprocket (7).
1. Crankshaft timing sprocket 4. Timing chain tensioner
: Apply engine oil to sliding surface.7. Chain tensioner mounting bolt
2. Timing chain
: Apply engine oil.5. Timing chain tensioner adjuster assembly 8. Chain guide mounting bolt
3. Timing chain No.1 guide
: Apply engine oil to sliding surface.6. Chain tensioner adjuster mounting bolt Tightening torque
CAUTION:
After timing chain is removed, never turn crankshaft and
camshafts independently more than its allowable turning
range described in “INSTALLATION” section.
If turned, interference may occur between piston and
valves and valves themselves, and parts related to piston
and valves may be damaged.
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Timing chain No.1 guide
Check shoe (1) for wear or damage.
INSTALLATION
1) Check that match marks (1) on intake and exhaust camshaft
timing sprockets are in match with notches (2) on cylinder
head as shown in figure.
2) Set key (3) and turn crankshaft to position key on upside of
crankshaft.
3) Install timing chain by aligning dark blue plate (1) of timing
chain and triangle mark (2) on camshaft timing sprocket as
shown in figure.
4) Fit crankshaft timing sprocket to timing chain by aligning gold
plate (3) of timing chain and mark (4) on crankshaft timing
sprocket. Then install crankshaft timing sprocket fitted with
chain to crankshaft.
CAUTION:
After timing chain is removed, never turn crankshaft and
camshafts independently more than such an extent (“a”,
“b”) as shown in figure.
If turned, interference may occur between piston and
valves and valves themselves, and parts related to piston
and valves may be damaged.
“a” :90°4. Camshaft (IN and EX) allowable turning range.
By marks on camshaft timing sprocket within 15° from notches on
cylinder head on both right and left.
“b” :15°5. Crankshaft allowable turning range.
By key on crankshaft, within 90° from top on both right and left.
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5) Apply engine oil to sliding surface of timing chain No.1 guide
(1) and install it as shown in figure.
Tighten guide bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Timing chain No.1 guide bolt
(a) : 9 N·m (0.9 kg-m, 6.5 lb-ft)
6) Apply engine oil to sliding surface of chain tensioner (1) and
install chain tensioner and spacer.
Tighten tensioner bolt to specified torque
Tightening torque
Timing chain tensioner bolt
(a) : 22 N·m (2.2 kg-m, 16.0 lb-ft)
7) Check that match marks (1) on intake and exhaust camshaft
timing sprockets are in match with making timing chain (2)
and match mark on crankshaft timing sprocket (3) are in with
marking timing chain(4).
8) Screw in plunger (1) by turning body (2) in arrow direction
and install a retainer (3) (wire) to hold plunger in place.
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9) Install timing chain tensioner adjuster assembly (1) with a
retainer (2).
Tighten adjuster bolts to specified torque and then remove a
retainer from chain tensioner adjuster assembly.
Tightening torque
Timing chain tensioner adjuster bolts
(a) : 11 N·m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft)
10) Apply engine oil to timing chain and then turn crankshaft
clockwise by 2 revolutions and check that match marks (1)
on intake and exhaust camshaft timing sprockets are in
match with notches (2) on cylinder head and key (3) is on
upside of crankshaft as shown in figure.
If each marking chain and each match mark are no matches,
adjust each sprockets and timing chain.
11) Install timing chain cover referring to “TIMING CHAIN
COVER”.
12) Install cylinder head cover referring to “CYLINDER HEAD
COVER”.
13) Install oil pan referring to “OIL PAN AND OIL PUMP
STRAINER”.
14) Adjust water pump belt tension referring to Section 6B.
15) Adjust A/C compressor belt tension (if equipped) referring to
Section 1B.
16) Refill engine with engine oil.
17) Verify that there is no oil leakage and exhaust gas leakage at
each connection.