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TIMING CHAIN — Installation

EM-7009prose procedure
Continued from EM-7008

Installation

  1. 1
    Confirm that No. 1 piston is set at T.D.C. on its compression stroke.
    Front of engine showing the crankshaft with the keyway aligned at the top (No. 1 piston at T.D.C. on compression stroke). Callout: 'Crankshaft key position'.
    UEM051
  2. 2
    Install crankshaft sprocket and lower timing chain.
    Set timing chain by aligning its mating mark with the one on crankshaft sprocket.
    Make sure sprocket's mating mark faces engine front.
    The number of links between the alignment marks (silver) are the same for the left and right sides, so either side can be used during alignment with the sprocket.
    Timing chain installation diagram showing the chain on both camshaft sprockets and the crankshaft sprocket. Callouts mark three mating marks (yellow) on the chain links and the corresponding mating marks on each sprocket. Annotation shows '18 links' on each side between the alignment marks, with 'Same number link' across the top span and 'Mating mark (yellow)' labels.
    NEM044
  3. 3
    Fit the lower chain tensioner and the chain guide.
  4. 4
    Apply liquid gasket to front cover.
    Bead width 2.0 - 3.0 mm (0.079 - 0.118 in).
    Front cover with liquid gasket bead applied. Callouts: bead width 2.0 - 3.0 mm (0.079 - 0.118 in) and 'Liquid gasket'.
    UEM052
  5. 5
    Install front cover.
    Be careful not to damage oil seal when installing front cover.
    Check alignment of mating marks on chain and crankshaft sprocket.
    Align oil drive spacer with oil pump.
    Before installing front cover remove all traces of old liquid gasket.
    Ensure O-rings are fitted correctly.
  6. 6
    Install engine front mounting.
    Engine front cover area with two O-rings highlighted. Callout: 'O-rings' indicating their locations to be checked before installing the front cover.
    UEM053
  7. 7
    Install oil strainer.
  8. 8
    Install oil pan. Refer to "Installation" in "OIL PAN".
  9. 9
    Install crankshaft pulley.
  10. 10
    Install center member.
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OIL PAN — Installation

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