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INSTALLATION
1. Apply liquid gasket to the joint part of the cylinder head and
camshaft bracket following the steps below.
NOTE:
Illustration shows an example of left bank side (zoomed in
shows No.1 camshaft bracket).
a. Refer to illustration “a” to apply liquid gasket to the joint part of
No.1 camshaft bracket and cylinder head.
b. Refer to illustration “b” to apply liquid gasket 90° to illustration
“a”.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-45, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
2. Install the rocker cover.
Make sure the new rocker cover gasket is installed in the groove of the rocker cover.
Tighten the bolts in two steps in the numerical order shown.
CAUTION:
Do not hold the rocker cover by the oil filler neck (right
bank).
3. Install the PCV hose.
NOTE:
Remove foreign materials from inside the hose using com-
pressed air.
The inserted length is within 25 - 30 mm (0.98 - 1.18 in) [Target: 25 mm (0.98 in)].
4. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
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2nd step : 8.3 N·m (0.85 kg-m, 73 in-lb)
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NOTE:
To remove timing chain and associated parts, start with those on the left bank. The procedure for remov-
ing parts on the right bank is omitted because it is the same as that for removal on the left bank.
To install timing chain and associated parts, start with those on the right bank. The procedure for installing
parts on the left bank is omitted because it is the same as that for installation on the right bank.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle. Refer to EM-69, "REMOVAL" .
2. Remove the following components and related parts:
Drive belt auto tensioner and idler pulley. Refer to EM-12, "DRIVE BELTS" .
Thermostat housing and water hose. Refer to CO-19, "Removal of Thermostat Housing, Water Outlet
and Heater Pipe" .
Power steering pump bracket. Refer to PS-26, "REMOVAL" .
Oil pan (lower), (upper) and oil strainer. Refer to EM-22, "OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
Ignition coil. Refer to EM-26, "IGNITION COIL" .
Rocker cover. Refer to EM-33, "ROCKER COVER" .
3. Remove the chain case cover (right bank) and (left bank).
a. Loosen and remove the bolts in the reverse of order shown.
b. Cut the liquid gasket and remove the covers using Tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage mating surfaces.
4. Obtain compression TDC of No. 1 cylinder as follows:
a. Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise to align the TDC identifica-
tion notch (without paint mark) with the timing indicator on the
front cover.
1. Camshaft sprocket (left bank EXH) 2. Camshaft sprocket (left bank INT) 3. Camshaft sprocket (right bank INT)
4. Camshaft sprocket (right bank EXH) 5. Front cover 6. Chain case cover (right bank)
7. Chain case cover (left bank) 8. Crankshaft pulley bolt 9. Crankshaft pulley
10. Chain tensioner cover 11. Front oil seal 12. Oil pump drive spacer
13. Oil pump assembly 14. Crankshaft sprocket 15. Bracket
16. O-ring 17. Timing chain tension guide (right
bank)18. Timing chain slack guide (right bank)
19. Timing chain (right bank) 20. Timing chain (left bank) 21. Chain tensioner (right bank)
22. Timing chain slack guide (left bank) 23. Timing chain tension guide (left
bank)24. Chain tensioner (left bank)
Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228)
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b. At this time, make sure both intake and exhaust cam lobes of
No. 1 cylinder (top front on left bank) point outside.
If they do not point outside, turn crankshaft pulley once more.
5. Remove the crankshaft pulley.
a. Secure crankshaft using suitable tool, remove crankshaft bolt.
b. Remove the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft.
Remove the crankshaft pulley using suitable tool. Set the
bolts in the two bolt holes [M6 x 1.0 mm (0.04 in)] on the front
surface.
NOTE:
The dimension between the centers of the two bolt holes is 61
mm (2.40 in).
6. Remove the front cover.
a. Loosen and remove the bolts in the reverse of order shown.
b. Cut the liquid gasket and remove the covers using Tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage mating surfaces.
7. Remove the front oil seal using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage front cover.
8. Remove the oil pump drive spacer.
Hold and remove the flat space of the oil pump drive spacer
by pulling it forward.
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9. Remove the oil pump. Refer to LU-13, "Removal and Installation" .
10. Remove the chain tensioner on the left bank using the following steps.
NOTE:
To remove the timing chain and associated parts, start with those on the left bank. The procedure for
removing parts on the right bank is omitted because it is the same as that for the left bank.
a. Squeeze the return-proof clip ends using suitable tool and push
the plunger into the tensioner body.
b. Secure the plunger using stopper pin.
Stopper pin is made from hard wire approximately 1 mm (0.04
in) in diameter.
c. Remove the bolts and chain tensioner.
WAR NIN G:
Plunger, spring, and spring seat pop out when (squeezing)
return-proof clip without holding plunger head. It may
cause serious injuries. Always hold plunger head when
removing.
NOTE:
Stop the plunger in the fully extended position by using the
return-proof clip 1 if the stopper pin is removed.
Push the plunger 2 into the tensioner body while squeezing
the return-proof clip 1. Secure it using stopper pin 3.
11. Remove the chain tension guide and slack guide.
12. Remove the timing chain and crankshaft sprocket.
13. Loosen the camshaft sprocket bolts as shown and remove the
camshaft sprocket.
CAUTION:
To avoid interference between valves and pistons, do not
turn crankshaft or camshaft when timing chain is discon-
nected.
14. Repeat the same procedure to remove the right timing chain and
associated parts.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check for cracks and any excessive wear at link plates. Replace
chain if necessary.
In the same way as for the left bank, inspect the timing chain
and associated parts on the right bank.
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INSTALLATION
NOTE:
The above figure shows the relationship between the mating mark on each timing chain and that of the
corresponding sprocket, with the components installed.
To install the timing chain and associated parts, start with those on the right bank. The procedure for
installing parts on the left bank is omitted because it is the same as that for installation on the right bank.
1. Make sure the crankshaft key and dowel pin of each camshaft
are facing in the direction as shown.
2. Install the camshaft sprockets.
Install the intake and exhaust camshaft sprocket by selec-
tively using the groove of dowel pin according to the bank.
(Common part used for both banks.)
Lock the hexagonal part of the camshaft in the same way as
for removal, and tighten the bolts.
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3. Install the crankshaft sprockets for both banks.
Install each crankshaft sprocket so that its flange side (the
larger diameter side without teeth) faces in the direction
shown.
NOTE:
The same parts are used but facing directions are different.
4. Install the timing chains and associated parts.
Align the mating mark on each sprocket and the timing chain for installation.
CAUTION:
Before installing chain tensioner, it is possible to change the position of mating mark on tim-
ing chain and each sprocket. After the mating marks are aligned, keep them aligned by hold-
ing them by hand.
Install the slack guides and tension guides onto the correct side by checking the identification mark on
the surface.
Install the chain tensioner with the plunger locked in with the stopper pin.
CAUTION:
Before and after the installation of the chain tensioner, make sure that the mating mark on the
timing chain is not out of alignment.
After installing the chain tensioner, remove the stopper pin to release the tensioner. Make
sure the tensioner is released.
To avoid chain-link skipping of the timing chain, do not move crankshaft or camshafts until
the front cover is installed.
5. In the same way as for the right bank, install the timing chain and associated parts on the left side.
6. Install the oil pump.
7. Install the oil pump drive spacer as follows:
Install so that the front mark on the front edge of the oil pump
drive spacer faces the front of the engine.
Insert the oil pump drive spacer according to the directions of
the crankshaft key and the two flat surfaces of the oil pump
inner rotor.
If the positional relationship does not allow the insertion,
rotate the oil pump inner rotor to allow the oil pump drive
spacer to be inserted.
8. Install the front oil seal using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Do not scratch or make burrs on the circumference of the
oil seal.
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9. Install the chain tensioner cover.
Apply liquid gasket as shown.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
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Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"
.
10. Install the front cover as follows:
a. Install a new O-ring on the cylinder block.
b. Apply liquid gasket as shown.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-45, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
c. Check again that the timing mating marks on the timing chain
and on each sprocket are aligned. Then install the front cover.
d. Install the bolts in the numerical order shown.
e. After tightening, re-tighten to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Be sure to wipe off any excessive liquid gasket leaking onto
surface mating with oil pan.
11. Install the chain case cover (right bank) and (left bank) as fol-
lows:
a. Apply liquid gasket as shown.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-45, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
CAUTION:
The start and end of the application of the liquid gasket
should be crossed at a position that cannot be seen after
attaching the chain case cover.
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M6 × 50 mm (1.97 in) : No. 1, 20, 25, 26, 27
M6 × 80 mm (3.15 in) : No. 4, 5, 7
M6 × 20 mm (0.79 in) : Except the above
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