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28. Pre-position the camshafts.
1. Rotate the LH camshaft until the timing mark is approximately at 12 o'clock.
2. Rotate the RH camshaft until the timing mark is approximately at 11 o'clock.
29. Install the special tool. Klj . 12 ba
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30.
CAUTION: Unless otherwise instructed, at no time when the timing chains are
removed and the cylinder heads are installed is the crankshaft or camshaft to be rotated.
Severe piston and valve damage will occur.
CAUTION: Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise only. Do not rotate past position
shown or severe piston and/or valve damage will occur.
Using the special tool, position the crankshaft.
zRemove the special tool.
31. Install the crankshaft sprocket with the flange facing forward.
32. Position the LH (inner) timing chain onto the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the one copper link on the timing chain with the slot on the crankshaft sprocket. Klj . 13 ba
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33. Install the LH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the
timing marks on the sprocket.
34. NOTE: The LH timing chain tensioner arm has a bump near the dowel hole for identification.
Position the LH timing chain tensioner arm on the dowel pin and install the LH timing chain
tensioner.
35. Remove the retaining clip from the LH timing chain tensioner. Klj . 14 ba
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36. Position the RH (outer) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked)
link with the timing marks on the sprocket.
37. Install the RH timing chain on the camshaft sprocket, aligning the copper (marked) link with the timing marks on the sprocket.
38. Position the RH timing chain tensioner arm on the dowel pin and install the RH timing chain tensioner.
39. Remove the retaining clip from the RH timing chain tensioner. Klj . 15 ba
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40. As a post-
check, make sure that the copper (marked) chain links are lined up with the dots on
the crankshaft sprockets and the camshaft sprockets.
41. Remove the special tool.
42. NOTE: Make sure the base circle of the camshaft is facing the roller follower being installed.
Using the special tool, install the 32 roller followers.
43. Position the crankshaft sensor ring on the crankshaft. Klj . 16 ba
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44. Install the oil pan and gasket, and loosely install the bolts.
45. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown, in two stages.
zStage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb- ft).
z Stage 2: Rotate an additional 60 degrees.
46. NOTE: If the engine front cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed
and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of
wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can result in
future oil leakage.
Apply silicone gasket and sealant in the locations shown. Klj . 17 ba
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47. Install the engine front cover, the bolts and the studs, and tighten the fasteners in the sequence
shown to 25 Nm (18 lb- ft). Item Part
Number Description
1 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
2 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
3 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
4 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
5 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
6 N806300 Stud, Hex Shldr Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 91.1
7 N806300 Stud, Hex Shldr Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 91.1
8 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
9 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
10 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
11 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 53
12 W706560 Stud, Hex Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 65 —
M8 x
1.25 x 16 Klj . 18 ba
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48. Tighten the four oil pan bolts in the sequence shown, in three stages.
zStage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb- in).
z Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb- ft).
z Stage 3: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
49. Install the power steering pump and the bolts.
50. Install the power steering hose.
51. Install a new gasket and the oil filter adapter. 13 N806300 Stud, Hex Shldr Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 91.1
14 N806300 Stud, Hex Shldr Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 91.1
15 N806300 Stud, Hex Shldr Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 91.1 Klj . 19 ba
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52. Install a new O-
ring seal and the oil cooler.
53. Install the generator support bracket.
54. Install the generator.
55. NOTE: RH is shown, LH is similar. Use new gaskets when installing the exhaust manifolds.
Install the exhaust manifolds. zTighten the nuts in the sequence shown. Klj . 20 ba
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56.
NOTE: If the valve cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and
the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of
wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can result in
future oil leakage.
Apply silicone gasket and sealant in the locations shown.
57. NOTE: RH is shown, LH is similar. Inspect and install new O- ring seals if necessary.
Install the valve covers and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown. Klj . 21 ba
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