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TIMING CHAIN

NOTE:

This section describes procedures for removal/installation front timing chain case and timing chain related
parts, and rear timing chain case, when oil pan (upper) needs to be removed/installed for engine overhaul,
etc.

To removal/installation front timing chain case, timing chain, and timing chain related parts without remov-
ing oil pan (upper), refer to EM-163, "
FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE" .
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine assembly from vehicle, and separate front suspension member and transaxle from
engine. Refer to EM-223, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Install engine sub-attachment with engine stand shaft [SST: KV10117001 and KV10106500] to right side
of cylinder block, then lift engine, and mount it onto engine stand [SST: ST0501S000]. Refer to EM-228,
"CYLINDER BLOCK" .
3. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-21, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
4. Drain engine coolant from inside engine. Refer to EM-229, "
DISASSEMBLY" .
5. Remove intake manifold collectors (upper and lower). Refer to EM-133, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLEC-
TOR" .
6. Remove rocker covers (right and left banks). Refer to EM-160, "
ROCKER COVER" .
7. Remove oil pans (lower and upper) and oil strainer. Refer to EM-145, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
8. Remove idler pulley and bracket.
9. Separate engine harness removing their brackets from front timing chain case
10. Remove right and left intake valve timing control covers.

Loosen mounting bolts in the reverse order as shown in the
figure.

U s e s e a l c u t t e r [ S S T: K V 1 0 1111 0 0 ] t o c u t l i q u i d g a s k e t f o r
removal.
CAUTION:
Shaft is internally jointed with camshaft sprocket (INT) cen-
ter hole. When removing, keep it horizontal until it is com-
pletely disconnected.
11. Remove collared O-ring from front timing chain case oil hole (left
and right sides).
1. O-ring 2. Timing chain tensioner (secondary) 3. Internal chain guide
4. Timing chain tensioner (secondary) 5. Camshaft sprocket (EXH) 6. Timing chain (secondary)
7. Timing chain (primary) 8. Camshaft sprocket (INT) 9. Slack guide
10. Timing chain tensioner (primary) 11. Camshaft sprocket (EXH) 12. Timing chain (secondary)
13. Camshaft sprocket (INT) 14. Crankshaft sprocket 15. Collared O-ring
16. Seal ring 17. Intake valve timing control cover 18. Chain tensioner cover
19. Intake valve timing control cover 20. Water pump cover 21. Front oil seal
22. Crankshaft pulley 23. Idler pulley 24. Idler pulley bracket
25. Center shaft 26. Washer 27. Front timing chain case
28. Rear timing chain case 29. Water drain plug (front) 30. Tension guide
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TIMING CHAIN

a. Loosen mounting bolts in the reverse order as shown in the fig-
ure.
b. Insert suitable tool into the notch at the top of front timing chain
case as shown (1).
c. Pry off case by moving tool as shown (2).

U s e s e a l c u t t e r [ S S T: K V 1 0 1111 0 0 ] t o c u t l i q u i d g a s k e t f o r
removal.
CAUTION:

Do not use screwdrivers or something similar.

After removal, handle front timing chain case carefully so
it does not tilt, cant, or warp under a load.
15. Remove O-rings from rear timing chain case.
16. Remove water pump cover and chain tensioner cover from front timing chain case.

Use seal cutter [SST: KV10111100] to cut liquid gasket for removal.
17. Remove front oil seal from front timing chain case using suitable
tool.

Use screwdriver for removal.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage front timing chain case.
18. Remove timing chain tensioner (primary) as follows:
SEM730G
SEM156F
PBIC2548E
EMQ0032D

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TIMING CHAIN

b. Remove camshaft sprockets (INT and EXH) mounting bolts.

Secure the hexagonal portion of camshaft using wrench to
loosen mounting bolts.
CAUTION:
Do not loosen mounting bolts with securing anything
other than the camshaft hexagonal portion or with ten-
sioning the timing chain.
c. Remove timing chain (secondary) together with camshaft sprockets.

Turn camshaft slightly to secure slackness of timing chain on timing chain tensioner (secondary) side.

Insert 0.5 mm (0.020 in)-thick metal or resin plate between
timing chain and timing chain tensioner plunger (guide).
Remove timing chain (secondary) together with camshaft
sprockets with timing chain loose from guide groove.
CAUTION:
Be careful of plunger coming-off when removing timing
chain (secondary). This is because plunger of timing
chain tensioner (secondary) moves during operation,
leading to coming-off of fixed stopper pin.
NOTE:
Camshaft sprocket (INT) is two-for-one structure of sprockets
for timing chain (primary) and for timing chain (secondary).

When handling camshaft sprocket (INT), be careful of the fol-
lowing caution:
CAUTION:

Handle carefully to avoid any shock to camshaft
sprocket.

Do not disassemble. (Do not loosen bolts “A” as
shown in the figure).
22. Remove water pump. Refer to CO-46, "
WATER PUMP" .
23. Remove rear timing chain case as follows:
a. Loosen and remove mounting bolts in the reverse order as
shown in the figure.
b . C u t l i q u i d g a s k e t u s i n g s e a l c u t t e r [ S S T: K V 1 0 1111 0 0 ] a n d
remove rear timing chain case.
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TIMING CHAIN
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e. Rotate crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when viewed from engine front) to confirm it turns
smoothly.
17. For the following operations, perform steps in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.

Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-14, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .

Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.

Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in the guide may
generate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this is normal. Noise will stop after
hydraulic pressure rises.

Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids
including engine oil and engine coolant.

Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.

After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid. power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —

CAMSHAFT
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2. Install engine sub-attachment with engine stand shaft [SST: KV10117001 and KV10106500] to right side
of cylinder block, then lift engine, and mount it onto engine stand [SST: ST0501S000]. Refer to EM-228,
"CYLINDER BLOCK" .
3. Remove front timing chain case, camshaft sprocket, timing chain and rear timing chain case. Refer to EM-
173, "TIMING CHAIN" .
4. Remove camshaft position sensors (PHASE) (right and left
banks) from cylinder head back side.
CAUTION:

Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.

Do not disassemble.

Do not allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at
sensor tip.

Do not place sensors in a location where they are
exposed to magnetism.
5. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valves.

Discard intake valve timing control solenoid valve gaskets and
use new gaskets for installation.
6. Remove camshaft brackets.

Mark camshafts, camshaft brackets and bolts so they are placed in the same position and direction for
installation.

Equally loosen camshaft bracket bolts in several steps in the
reverse order as shown in the figure.
7. Remove camshafts.
8. Remove valve lifters.
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SEM443GA
PBIC2050E

EM-200
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CAMSHAFT

5. Tighten camshaft bracket bolts in the following steps, in numeri-
cal order as shown in the figure.
a. Tighten No. 7 to 10 in order as shown.
b. Tighten No. 1 to 6 in order as shown.
c. Tighten No. 1 to 10 in numerical order as shown.
d. Tighten No. 1 to 10 in numerical order as shown.
CAUTION:
After tightening mounting bolts of camshaft brackets (No.
1), be sure to wipe off excessive liquid gasket from the
parts list below.

Mating surface of rocker cover

Mating surface of rear timing chain case
6. Measure the difference in levels between front end faces of
camshaft bracket (No. 1) and cylinder head.

Measure two positions (both intake and exhaust side) for a
single bank.

If measured value is out of the standard, re-install camshaft
bracket (No. 1).
7. Check and adjust the valve clearance. Refer to EM-202, "
Valve Clearance" .
8. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step. : 1.96 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 1 ft-lb)
: 1.96 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 1 ft-lb)
: 5.88 N·m (0.60 kg-m, 4 ft-lb)
: 10.4 N·m (1.1 kg-m, 8 ft-lb)
PBIC2050E
Standard : −0.14 to 0.14 mm (−0.006 to 0.006 in)
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EM-206
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CAMSHAFT


Thickness of new valve lifter can be identified by stamp marks
on the reverse side (inside the cylinder).
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Available thickness of valve lifter: 27 sizes with range 6.66 to 7.18 mm (0.2622 to 0.2827 in) in steps of
0.02 mm (0.0008 in) (when manufactured at factory). Refer to EM-258, "
Available Valve Lifter" .
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Available thickness of valve lifter: 27 sizes with range 7.88 to 8.40 mm (0.3102 to 0.3307 in) in steps of
0.02 mm (0.0008 in) (when manufactured at factory). Refer to EM-258, "
Available Valve Lifter" .
CAUTION:
Install identification letter at the end, “U” and “R”, at each of proper positions. (Be careful of
mis-installation between intake and exhaust)
5. Install selected valve lifter.
6. Install camshaft. Refer to EM-197, "
INSTALLATION" .
7. Manually rotate crankshaft pulley a few rotations.
8. Make sure that the valve clearances for cold engine are within the specifications by referring to the speci-
fied values. Refer to EM-202, "
INSPECTION" .
9. Install all removed parts in the reverse order of removal. Refer to EM-197, "
INSTALLATION" .
10. Warm up the engine, and check for unusual noise and vibration.
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Stamp mark
Thickness
INT EXH
666U 6.66 mm
668U 6.68 mm
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718U 7.18 mm
Stamp mark
Thickness
INT EXH
788U 788R 7.88 mm
790U 790R 7.90 mm
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840U 840R 8.40 mm

OIL SEAL
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OIL SEALPFP:00100
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil SealBBS004W3
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine assembly from vehicle, and separate front suspension member and transaxle from
engine. Refer to EM-223, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Install engine sub-attachment with engine stand shaft [SST: KV10117001 and KV10106500] to right side
of cylinder block, then lift engine, and mount it onto engine stand [SST: ST0501S000]. Refer to EM-228,
"CYLINDER BLOCK" .
3. Remove camshaft relating to valve oil seal to be removed. Refer to EM-192, "
CAMSHAFT" .
4. Remove valve lifters. Refer to EM-192, "
CAMSHAFT" .
5. Rotate crankshaft until the cylinder requiring new oil seals is at TDC. This will prevent valve from dropping
into cylinder.
6. Remove valve collet.

Compress valve spring with valve spring compressor, attach-
ment, adapter (SST). Remove valve collet with magnet hand.
CAUTION:
When working, take care not to damage valve lifter holes.
7. Remove valve spring retainer and valve spring.
8. Remove valve oil seal using valve oil seal puller (SST).
INSTALLATION
1. Apply engine oil on new valve oil seal joint and seal lip.
2. Using valve oil seal drift (SST), press-fit valve seal to height “H”
shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Dimension “H”: Height measured before valve spring seat instal-
lation
3. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
PBIC1791E
PBIC1610E
Intake and exhaust : 14.3 - 14.9 mm (0.563 - 0.587 in)
PBIC1611E