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Timing Component Alignment Marks: Locations

CAUTION: Incorrect removal or installation of the timing chain can result in damage to internal engine components.

NOTICE: For complete replacement and installation procedures for the timing chain, please refer to Cylinder Head Gasket; Service and Repair. Service and Repair

INSTALL NO. 2 CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Set the crankshaft key in the left horizontal position.





(b) Turn the cutout of the drive shaft so that it faces upward.





(c) Align the yellow mark links with the timing marks of each gear as shown in the illustration.

(d) Install the sprockets onto the crankshaft and oil pump shaft with the chain wrapped on the gears.

(e) Temporarily tighten the oil pump drive shaft sprocket with the nut.

(f) Insert the damper spring into the adjusting hole, and then install the chain tensioner plate with the bolt.





Torque : 12 Nm (122 kgf-cm, 9 ft-lbf)

(g) Align the adjusting hole on the oil pump drive shaft sprocket with the groove on the oil pump.





(h) Insert a 4 mm diameter bar into the adjusting hole on the oil pump drive shaft gear to lock the gear in position, and then tighten the nut.

Torque : 30 Nm (301 kgf-cm, 22 ft-lbf)

INSTALL CRANKSHAFT TIMING GEAR OR SPROCKET





INSTALL NO. 1 CHAIN VIBRATION DAMPER





(a) Install the chain vibration damper with the 2 bolts.

Torque : 9.0 Nm (92 kgf-cm, 80 in-lbf)

INSTALL CHAIN SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Set the No. 1 cylinder to TDC/compression.





(1) Turn the camshafts with a wrench (using the hexagonal lobe) to align the timing marks on the camshaft timing gear with the timing marks located on the No. 1 and No. 2 bearing caps as shown in the illustration.

(2) Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the crankshaft to position the key on the crankshaft upward.





(b) Install the chain onto the crankshaft timing sprocket with the gold or orange mark link aligned with the timing mark on the crankshaft.





(c) Using SST and a hammer, tap in the crankshaft timing sprocket.





SST : 09309-37010

(d) Align the gold or yellow links with the timing marks located on the camshaft timing gear and sprocket, then install the chain.