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• Tighten the rocker cover bolts in two steps in the order as shown.
: Engine front
Rocker cover bolts
Step 1 : 1.96 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
Step 2 : 8.33 N·m (0.85 kg-m, 74 in-lb)
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Intake Valve Timing Control
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Intake Valve Timing Control
Solenoid Valve (LH) (bank 2)INFOID:0000000009460560
REMOVAL
1. Remove hood ledge cover.
2. Remove coolant reservoir and set aside.
3. Disconnect intake valve timing control solenoid valve (LH) (bank 2) harness connector.
4. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover (LH) (bank 2). Refer to EM-174, "Removal and
Installation".
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1. Front timing chain case 2. Gasket (LH) 3. Intake valve timing control cover (LH)
4. Intake valve timing control sole- noid valve (LH) 5. O-ring 6. Intake valve timing control solenoid valve
(RH)
7. Intake valve timing control cov- er (RH) 8. Gasket (RH) A. Follow installation procedure. Refer to
EM-
173, "Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid
Valve (RH) (bank 1)"
B. Follow installation procedure C. Follow installation procedure Engine front
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5. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve (LH) (bank 2) and O-ring from intake valve timing con-
trol solenoid valve cover (LH) (bank 2).
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-ring.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse O-ring.
• Replace the O-ring for the intake valve timing cont rol solenoid valve LH (bank 2) with a new one,
then lubricate O-ring with engine oil before installing.
Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve (RH) (bank 1)INFOID:0000000009460561
REMOVAL
1. Remove hood ledge cover.
2. Remove coolant reservoir and set aside.
3. Support engine using suitable tool.
4. Remove upper torque rod, engine mounting insulato r (RH), and engine mounting bracket (RH). Refer to
EM-220, "Removal and Installation"
.
5. Disconnect intake valve timing control solenoid valve (RH) (bank 1) harness connector.
6. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve ( RH) (bank 1) and O-ring from intake valve timing con-
trol solenoid valve cover (RH) (bank 1).
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-ring.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse O-ring.
• Replace the O-ring for the intake valve timing contro l solenoid valve (RH) (bank 1) with a new one,
then lubricate O-ring with engine oil before installing.
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FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009460563
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009460563
NOTE:
• This section describes the procedure for removal/instal lation of the front timing chain case without removing
the engine from the vehicle.
• When rear timing chain case must be removed, remove the engine from the vehicle. Then remove front tim-
ing chain case, timing chain related parts, and rear timing chain case in this order, and install in reverse
order of removal. Refer to EM-189, "Removal and Installation"
.
• Refer to EM-182, "Exploded View"
for component parts location.
• When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from
spilling.
1. Intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve cover gasket (LH) 2. Intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve cover gasket (RH) 3. Intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve cover (RH)
4. Intake valve timing control sole- noid valve (RH) with O-ring 5. Intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve (LH) with O-ring 6. Water pump cover
7. Intake valve timing control sole- noid valve cover (LH) 8. Crankshaft pulley 9. Front oil seal
10. Front timing chain case A. Refer to INSTALLATION
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REMOVAL
1. Remove engine under cover. Refer to
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1. Remove engine under cover. Refer to
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2. Drain the](/manual-img/5/57390/w960_57390-2172.png)
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REMOVAL
1. Remove engine under cover. Refer to
EXT-28, "Removal and Installation".
2. Drain the engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to MA-23, "ENGINE COOLANT : Changing Engine Cool-
ant".
3. Drain the engine oil. Refer to MA-27, "ENGINE OIL : Changing Engine Oil"
.
4. Drain the power steering fluid. Refer to ST-30, "Draining and Refilling"
.
5. Remove engine room cover. Refer to EM-143, "Removal and Installation"
.
6. Remove front air duct. Refer to EM-144, "Removal and Installation"
.
7. Remove battery tray. Refer to PG-74, "Removal and Installation (Battery Tray)"
.
8. Remove the hood ledge covers (LH/RH).
9. Remove cowl top and cowl top extension. Refer to EXT-24, "Removal and Installation"
.
10. Remove upper radiator hose.
11. Disconnect engine coolant reservoir hose from t he radiator and remove engine coolant reservoir.
12. Remove cooling fan assembly. Refer to CO-42, "Removal and Installation"
.
13. Disconnect lower radiator hose from engine.
14. Remove the radiator. Refer to CO-41, "Removal and Installation"
.
15. Disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir tank hose from the power steering pump and fluid cooler and
remove the power steering fluid reservoir tank. Refer to ST-38, "Exploded View"
.
16. Remove the front RH wheel and tire. Refer to MA-39, "WHEELS : Adjustment"
.
17. Remove the fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and
Installation".
18. Remove the drive belt. Refer to EM-134, "Removal and Installation"
.
19. Remove the rocker covers, if necessary. Refer to EM-168, "Removal and Installation LH"
and EM-169,
"Removal and Installation RH".
NOTE:
Necessary only when removing timing chains.
20. If removing the timing chains, obtain compression TDC of No. 1 cylinder as follows:
a. Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise to align timing mark (grooved line without color) with timing indicator.
b. Check that intake and exhaust camshaft lobes on No. 1 cylinder (right bank of engine) are located as shown.
• If not, turn the crankshaft one revolution (360 °) and align as
shown.
21. Remove the access plate and lock the ring gear using Tool. CAUTION:
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Tool number : — (J-50288)
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plate teeth behind the ring gear, when installing
Tool.
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Do not damage the ring gear teeth, or the signal
plate teeth behind the ring gear, when installing
Tool.
22. Remove the crankshaft pulley as follows:
a. Loosen crankshaft pulley and locate bolt seating surfac e at 10 mm (0.39 in) from its original position.
b. Position a pulley puller at recess hole of crankshaft pulley to remove crankshaft pulley.
CAUTION:
Do not use a puller claw on crankshaft pulley periphery.
23. Remove the power steering pump. Refer to ST-38, "Removal and Installation"
.
24. Remove the lower oil pan. Refer to EM-156, "Removal and Installation (Lower Oil Pan)"
.
25. Remove upper oil pan bolts (1) and (2) as shown. Refer to EM-
157, "Removal and Installation (Upper Oil Pan)".
26. Remove the generator. Refer to CHG-32, "Removal and Installation"
.
27. Disconnect the A/C tubes from the A/C compressor and position aside. Refer to HA-23, "Recycle Refriger-
ant".
28. Remove the A/C compressor bolts and the A/C compressor. Refer to HA-30, "COMPRESSOR : Removal
and Installation".
29. Remove the generator bracket. Refer to CHG-32, "Removal and Installation"
.
30. Support the engine with suitable jack and remove the RH engine insulator, mount and torque rod. Refer to EM-220, "Removal and Installation"
.
31. Disconnect the oil pressure switch harness connector.
32. Disconnect the intake valve timing control solenoid valve harness connector.
33. Remove the intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover bank 1 (RH) (A) and intake timing control solenoid valve cover
bank 2 (LH) (B).
• Loosen the intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover bolts in the reverse order as shown.
CAUTION:
The shaft in the intake valve ti ming control solenoid valve
cover is inserted into the center hole of the intake cam-
shaft sprocket. Remove the in take valve timing control
solenoid valve cover by pull ing straight out until the
intake valve timing control so lenoid valve cover disengages from the camshaft sprocket.
34. Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner. Refer to EM-134, "Removal and Installation"
.
35. If necessary, remove the water pump cover.
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(C) : Dowel pin hole
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36. Remove the front timing chain case.
a. Loosen the front timing chain case bolts in the order as shown.
b. Insert the appropriate size suitable tool into the notch (A) at the top of the front timing chain case as shown.
c. Pry off the case by moving the suitable tool (B) as shown. • Cut liquid gasket for removal using Tool.
CAUTION:
• Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool.
• After removal, handle carefully so it does not bend, or warp under a load.
37. Remove O-rings (1) from rear timing chain case.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-rings.
38. Remove the front oil seal from the front timing chain case using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the front cover.
39. Remove all old Silicone RTV Sealant from all the bolt holes and bolts.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the threads or mating surfaces.
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(B) : Bank 2 (LH)
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40. Use a scraper to remove all of the old Silicone RTV Sealant from
the front timing chain case and opposite mating surfaces.
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40. Use a scraper to remove all of the old Silicone RTV Sealant from
the front timing chain case and opposite mating surfaces.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the mating surfaces.
INSTALLATION
1. Install dowel pins (right and left) into front timing chain case up
to a point close to taper in order to shorten protrusion length.
NOTE:
Be sure to place the dowel pins in original hole locations in the
front timing chain case.
2. Install the new front oil seal on the front timing chain case. Apply new engine oil to the oil seal edges.
NOTE:
Install it so that each seal lip is oriented as shown.
a. Install the new front oil seal so that it becomes flush with the face with front timing chain case using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Press fit straight and avoid causi ng burrs or tilting the oil
seal.
NOTE:
Make sure the garter spring is in position and seal lip is not
inverted.
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SEM715A
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