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TIMING CHAIN
NOTE:
 The above figure shows the relationship between the matching mark on each timing chain and that on the
corresponding sprocket, with the components installed.
 Parts with an identification mark (R or L) should be installed on the corresponding bank according to the
mark.
- Intake camshaft sprocket, exhaust camshaft sprocket
- Tension guide
- Slack guide
 To install timing chain and related parts, start with those on bank 2. The procedure for installing parts on
bank 1 is omitted because it is the same as that for installation on bank 2.
1. High pressure fuel pump camshaft 2. Intake camshaft sprocket (bank 2) 3. Exhaust camshaft sprocket (bank 2)
4. Timing chain (bank 2) 5. Slack guide (bank 2) 6. Chain oil jet (bank 2)
7. Timing chain tensioner (bank 2) 8. Crankshaft sprocket (bank 2 side) 9. Crankshaft sprocket (bank 1 side)
10. Chain oil jet (bank 1) 11. Tension guide (bank 1) 12. Timing chain (bank 1)
13. Exhaust camshaft sprocket (bank 1) 14. Intake camshaft sprocket (bank 1) 15. Timing chain tensioner (bank 1)
16. Slack guide (bank 1) 17. Tension guide (bank 2) 18. Dowel pin
A: Matching mark (copper link) B: Matching mark (punched) C: Matching mark (outer groove)
D: Matching mark (white link) E. Matching mark (notched) F. Matching mark (yellow link)
G. Crankshaft key
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a. Fix the plunger at the most compressed position using a stopper
pin (A).
 Remove any dirt and foreign materials completely from theback and the mounting surfaces of timing chain tensioner.
b. Pull out stopper pin after installing, and then release plunger.
7. Check again that the matching marks on sprockets and timing chain have not slipped out of alignment.
8. Install oil pump and oil pump drive spacer. Refer to LU-13, "
Exploded View".
9. Install front oil seal on front cover. Refer to EM-96, "
FRONT OIL SEAL : Removal and Installation".
10. Install timing chain tensioner cover (2) to front cover (1).
 Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with tube presser(commercial service tool) to front cover as shown in the figure.
Use Genuine RTV silicone seal ant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-22, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
11. Install oil filter (for valve timing control solenoid valve) (1) in the direction shown in the figure, if removed.
 Check that the oil filter does not protrude from the upper sur-
face of front cover (2) after installation.
12. Install front cover as per the following:
a. Install new O-ring (1), (2), (3) onto cylinder heads and cylinder block.
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a: φ3.4 - 4.4 mm (0.134 - 0.173 in)
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TIMING CHAIN
b. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with tube presser(commercial service tool) to front cover as shown in the figure.
Use Genuine RTV silicone seal ant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-22, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
c. Check again that the matching marks on timing chain and that on each sprocket are aligned. Then, install front cover.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage front oil seal by interference with
front end of crankshaft.
d. Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the fig- ure.
 There are three types of mounting bolts.
e. After all mounting bolts are tightened, retighten t hem in numerical order as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Be sure to wipe out any excessive liquid gasket leaking onto surface mating with oil pan.
13. Install valve timing control cover as per the following:
A : Junction between cylinder block and cylinder head
B : Protrusion
c : 4.3 - 5.3 mm (0.169 - 0.209 in)
d: φ3.4 - 4.4 mm (0.134 - 0.173 in)
e: φ4.0 - 5.6 mm (0.157 - 0.220 in)
f: φ4.8 - 5.8 mm (0.189 - 0.228 in)
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A : 0.79 in (0.79 in)
B : 1.77 in (1.77 in)
C : 3.15 in (3.15 in)
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TIMING CHAIN
d. Being careful not to move seal ring from the installation groove,align dowel pins on front cover with dowel pin holes (C) to install
valve timing control covers.
e. Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the fig- ure.
14. Install camshaft position sensor and valve timing c ontrol solenoid valve (RH and LH) to valve timing con-
trol cover, if removed.
 Be sure to tighten mounting bolts with flanges completely seated.
15. Install oil pan (upper). Refer to EM-57, "
Exploded View".
16. Install oil pan (lower) and oil strainer. Refer to EM-54, "
Exploded View".
17. Install water pump pulley. Refer to CO-18, "
Exploded View".
18. Install crankshaft pulley.  Fix the crankshaft as instructed in the removal procedure. Refer to EM-96, "
FRONT OIL SEAL :
Removal and Installation".
a. Install crankshaft pulley, taking care not to damage front oil seal.
b. Apply engine oil onto threaded parts of crankshaft pulley bolt and seating area.  Lightly tapping its center with plastic hammer, insert crankshaft pulley.
CAUTION:
Never tap crankshaft pulley on the side surface wh ere belt is installed (outer circumference).
c. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt.
d. Put a paint mark (A) on crankshaft pulley (1) aligning with angle mark (B) on crankshaft pulley bolt.
e. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt (clockwise).
 Check the tightening angle by referencing to the notches. Theangle between two notches is 90 degrees.
19. Rotate crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when viewed from engine front) to confirm it turns smoothly.
20. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Timing Chain
A: Bank 2
B: Bank 1
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: 205 N·m (21 kg-m, 151 ft-lb)
Angle tightening: 90 degrees (c)
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Check for cracks and any excessive
wear at link plates and roller
links of timing chain. Replace timing chain if necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY
Inspection for Leakage
The following are procedures for chec king fluid leakage, lubricant leakage. Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If any are less than the
required quantity, fill them to the specified level. Refer to MA-10, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
 Follow the procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
- Turn ignition switch to the “ON” position (with engi ne 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 chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in guide may generate a
pounding noise during and just after the engine start. However, this does not indicate a malfunction. The
noise will stop after hydraulic pressure rises.
 Warm up engine thoroughly to check that there is no leak age of fuel, 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 them to the specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc. A: Crack
B: Wear
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Items Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Transmission /
transaxle fluid AT & CVT Models Leakage Level / Leakage Leakage
MT Models Level / Leakage Leakage Level / Leakage
Other oils and fluids* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
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CAMSHAFTEM-79
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1. Put V-block on precise flat table, and support No. 2 and 5 jour-
nals of camshaft.
CAUTION:
Never support No. 1 journal (on the side of camshaft
sprocket) because it has a different diameter from the other
four locations.
2. Set a dial indicator vertically to No. 3 journal.
3. Turn exhaust camshaft to one direction with hands, and mea- sure the camshaft runout on a dial indicator. (Total indicator
reading)
4. If it exceeds the limit, replace exhaust camshaft.
Exhaust Camshaft Cam Height
 Measure the exhaust camshaft cam height with a micrometer.
 If wear exceeds the limit, replace exhaust camshaft.
Exhaust Camshaft Journal Oil Clearance
EXHAUST CAMSHAFT JOURNAL DIAMETER
 Measure the outer diameter of exhaust camshaft journal with a micrometer (A).
VVEL LADDER ASSEMBLY (EXH SIDE) INNER DIAMETER Tighten VVEL ladder assembly bolts to the specifi ed torque. Refer to “ASSEMBLY” for the tightening proce-
dure.
 Measure inner diameter (A) of VVEL ladder assembly (exhaust side) with a bore gauge.
EXHAUST CAMSHAFT JOURNAL OIL CLEARANCE
Standard and limit
: Refer to EM-133, "
Camshaft".
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Standard and limit
: Refer to EM-133, "
Camshaft".
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Standard : Refer to EM-133, "Camshaft".
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Standard : Refer to EM-133, "Camshaft".
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CAMSHAFT
 (Oil clearance) = [VVEL ladder assembly (exhaust side) inner diameter] – [Exhaust camshaft journal diame-
ter].
 If the calculated value exceeds the limit, replace either or both exhaust camshaft and VVEL ladder assembly
& cylinder head assembly.
NOTE:
VVEL ladder assembly cannot be replaced as a singl e part, because it is machined together with cylinder
head assembly.
Exhaust Camshaft End Play
 Install a dial indicator in thrust direction on front end of camshaft. Measure the end play of a dial indicator when exhaust camshaft is
moved forward/backward (in direction of axis).
 Measure the following parts if out of the limit.
- Dimension “A” for exhaust camshaft No. 1 journal
- Dimension “B” for cylinder head No. 1 journal bearing
 Refer to the standards above, and then replace exhaust camshaft
and/or VVEL ladder assembly & cylinder head assembly.
NOTE:
Cylinder head assembly cannot be replaced as a single part,
because it is machined together with VVEL ladder assembly.
Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket Runout
1. Put V-block on precise flat table, and support No. 2 and 5 journals of exhaust camshaft.
CAUTION:
Never support No. 1 journal (on the side of cam shaft sprocket) because it has a different diameter
from the other four locations.
2. Measure the exhaust camshaft sprocket runout with a dial indi- cator. (Total indicator reading)
3. If it exceeds the limit, replace exhaust camshaft sprocket.
Valve Lifter (EXH)
Standard and limit : Refer to EM-133, "Camshaft".
Standard and limit : Refer to EM-133, "
Camshaft".
SEM864E
Standard : 30.500 - 30.548 mm (1.2008 - 1.2027 in)
Standard : 30.360 - 30.385 mm (1.1953 - 1.1963 in)
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Limit : Refer to EM-133, "Camshaft".
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CAMSHAFT
 Move control shaft (A) to the small stopper and large stopper tocheck that the control shaft functions smoothly.
CAUTION:
Turn VVEL ladder assembly upside down to prevent the drive
shaft from dropping off.
RINK CHECK FOR BACK-LASH (BONDING) Check that the link and the shaft of drive shaft and control shaft are
not fixed.
 Check this by moving drive shaft and control shaft in the axial and
rotation directions.
 If there is an unusualness related to the above three items, replace VVEL ladder assembly & cylinder head
assembly.
NOTE:
VVEL ladder assembly cannot be replaced as a singl e part, because it is machined together with cylinder
head assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY
Inspection of Camshaft Sprocket (INT) Oil Groove
CAUTION:
 Perform this inspection only when DTC P0011, P 0021 are detected in self-diagnostic results of CON-
SULT-III and it is directed according to inspection procedure of EC section. Refer to EC-177, "
DTC
Logic".
 Check when engine is cold to prevent burns from the splashing engine oil.
1. Check engine oil level. Refer to LU-7, "
Inspection".
2. Perform the following procedure to prevent the engine from being unintentionally started while checking.
a. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-153, "
Work Procedure".
b. Disconnect ignition coil and injector harness connectors.
3. Remove valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to EM-61, "
Exploded View".
4. Crank engine, and then check that engine oil comes out from valve timing control solenoid valve hole (A). End crank after
checking.
WARNING:
Be careful not to touch rotati ng parts (drive belt, idler pul-
ley, and crankshaft pulley, etc.).
CAUTION:
 Prevent splashing by using a shop cloth to prevent the worker from injury from en gine oil and to prevent engine
oil contamination.
 Prevent splashing by using a shop cloth to prevent engine oil from being splashed to engine and
vehicle. Especially, be careful not to apply engine oil to rubber parts of drive belt, engine mount-
ing insulator, etc. Wipe engine oil out immediately if it is splashed.
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