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ROCKER COVER
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine room cover using power tool. Refer to EM-11, "REMOVAL" .
2. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to EM-14, "
REMOVAL" (for left bank only) .
3. Move the harness on the upper rocker cover and its peripheral aside.
4. Remove the electric throttle control actuator, loosening bolts diagonally (for left bank only).
5. Remove the ignition coil. Refer to EM-26, "
REMOVAL" .
6. Remove the PCV hose from the PCV control valve.
7. Loosen the bolts in reverse order shown using power tool.
CAUTION:
Do not hold the rocker cover by the oil filler neck (right
bank).
1. Rocker cover (left bank) 2. PCV control valve 3. O-ring
4. Rocker cover gasket (left bank) 5. Rocker cover (right bank) 6. PCV control valve
7. O-ring 8. Oil filler cap 9. Rocker cover gasket (right bank)
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INSTALLATION
1. Apply liquid gasket to the joint part of the cylinder head and
camshaft bracket following the steps below.
NOTE:
Illustration shows an example of left bank side (zoomed in
shows No.1 camshaft bracket).
a. Refer to illustration “a” to apply liquid gasket to the joint part of
No.1 camshaft bracket and cylinder head.
b. Refer to illustration “b” to apply liquid gasket 90° to illustration
“a”.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-45, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
2. Install the rocker cover.
Make sure the new rocker cover gasket is installed in the groove of the rocker cover.
Tighten bolts in two steps separately in the numerical order
shown.
CAUTION:
Do not hold the rocker cover by the oil filler neck (right
bank).
3. Install the PCV hose using the following procedure.
Remove any foreign materials from inside the hose with com-
pressed air.
Insert the hose within 25 - 30 mm (0.98 - 1.18 in) [Target: 25 mm (0.98 in)].
4. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
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1st step : 2.0 N·m (0.2 kg-m, 18 in-lb)
2nd step : 8.3 N·m (0.85 kg-m, 73 in-lb)
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TIMING CHAIN
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NOTE:
To remove timing chain and associated parts, start with those on the left bank. The procedure for remov-
ing parts on the right bank is omitted because it is the same as that for removal on the left bank.
To install timing chain and associated parts, start with those on the right bank. The procedure for installing
parts on the left bank is omitted because it is the same as that for installation on the right bank.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle. Refer to EM-70, "REMOVAL" .
2. Remove the following components and related parts:
Drive belt auto tensioner and idler pulley. Refer to EM-12, "DRIVE BELTS" .
Thermostat housing and water hose. Refer to CO-17, "Removal of Thermostat Housing, Water Outlet
and Heater Pipe" .
Power steering pump bracket. Refer to PS-26, "REMOVAL" .
Oil pan (lower), (upper) and oil strainer. Refer to EM-22, "OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
Ignition coil. Refer to EM-26, "IGNITION COIL" .
Rocker cover. Refer to EM-33, "ROCKER COVER" .
3. Remove the chain case cover (right bank) and (left bank).
a. Loosen and remove the bolts in the reverse order shown.
b. Cut the liquid gasket to remove covers using Tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage mating surfaces.
4. Obtain compression TDC of No. 1 cylinder as follows:
a. Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise to align the TDC identification
notch (without paint mark) with timing indicator on front cover.
1. Camshaft sprocket (left bank EXH) 2. Camshaft sprocket (left bank INT) 3. Camshaft sprocket (right bank INT)
4. Camshaft sprocket (right bank EXH) 5. Front cover 6. Chain case cover (right bank)
7. Chain case cover (left bank) 8. Crankshaft pulley bolt 9. Crankshaft pulley
10. Chain tensioner cover 11. Front oil seal 12. Oil pump drive spacer
13. Oil pump assembly 14. Crankshaft sprocket 15. Bracket
16. O-ring 17. Timing chain tension guide (right
bank)18. Timing chain slack guide (right bank)
19. Timing chain (right bank) 20. Timing chain (left bank) 21. Chain tensioner (right bank)
22. Timing chain slack guide (left bank) 23. Timing chain tension guide (left
bank)24. Chain tensioner (left bank)
Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228)
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10. Remove the oil pump drive spacer.
Hold and remove the flat space of the oil pump drive spacer
by pulling it forward.
11. Remove the oil pump. Refer to LU-13, "
Removal and Installation" .
12. Remove the chain tensioner on the left bank using the following steps.
NOTE:
To remove the timing chain and associated parts, start with those on the left bank. The procedure for
removing parts on the right bank is omitted because it is the same as that for the left bank.
a. Squeeze the return-proof clip ends using suitable tool and push
the plunger into the tensioner body.
b. Secure the plunger using stopper pin.
Stopper pin is made from hard wire approximately 1 mm (0.04
in) in diameter.
c. Remove the bolts and chain tensioner.
WAR NIN G:
Plunger, spring, and spring seat pop out when (squeezing)
return-proof clip without holding plunger head. It may
cause serious injuries. Always hold plunger head when
removing.
NOTE:
Stop the plunger in the fully extended position by using the
return-proof clip 1 if the stopper pin is removed.
Push the plunger 2 into the tensioner body while squeezing
the return-proof clip 1. Secure it using stopper pin 3.
13. Remove the chain tension guide and slack guide.
14. Remove the timing chain and crankshaft sprocket.
15. Loosen the camshaft sprocket bolts as shown and remove the
camshaft sprocket.
CAUTION:
To avoid interference between valves and pistons, do not
turn crankshaft or camshaft when timing chain is discon-
nected.
16. Repeat the same procedure to remove the right timing chain and
associated parts.
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check for cracks and any excessive wear at link plates. Replace
chain if necessary.
In the same way as for left bank, inspect timing chain and asso-
ciated parts on right bank.
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
The above figure shows the relationship between the mating mark on each timing chain and that of the
corresponding sprocket, with the components installed.
To install timing chain and associated parts, start with those on the right bank. The procedure for installing
parts on the left bank is omitted because it is the same as that for installation on the right bank.
1. Make sure the crankshaft key and dowel pin of each camshaft
are facing in the direction as shown.
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2. Install camshaft sprockets.
Install intake and exhaust camshaft sprocket by selectively
using the groove of dowel pin according to the bank (common
part used for both banks).
Lock the hexagonal part of camshaft in the same way as for
removal, and tighten bolts.
3. Install crankshaft sprockets for both banks.
Install each crankshaft sprocket so that its flange side (the
larger diameter side without teeth) faces in the direction as
shown.
NOTE:
The same parts are used but facing directions are different.
4. Install timing chains and associated parts.
Align the mating mark on each sprocket and the timing chain for installation.
CAUTION:
Before installing chain tensioner, it is possible to change the position of mating mark on tim-
ing chain and each sprocket. After the mating marks are aligned, keep them aligned by hold-
ing them by hand.
Install slack guides and tension guides onto correct side by checking with identification mark on sur-
face.
Install chain tensioner with plunger locked in with stopper pin.
CAUTION:
Before and after the installation of chain tensioner, make sure that the mating mark on timing
chain is not out of alignment.
After installing chain tensioner, remove the stopper pin to release tensioner. Make sure ten-
sioner is released.
To avoid chain-link skipping of timing chain, never move crankshaft or camshafts until front
cover is installed.
5. In the same way as for right bank, install the timing chain and associated parts on the left side.
6. Install the oil pump.
7. Install the oil pump drive spacer as follows:
Install so that the front mark on the front edge of oil pump
drive spacer faces the front of the engine.
Insert oil pump drive spacer according to the directions of the
crankshaft key and the two flat surfaces of oil pump inner
rotor.
If the positional relationship does not allow the insertion,
rotate oil pump inner rotor to allow the oil pump drive spacer
to be inserted.
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8. Install front oil seal using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Do not scratch or make burrs on the circumference of the
oil seal.
9. Install chain tensioner cover.
Apply liquid gasket as shown.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-45, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Seal-
ants" .
10. Install front cover as follows:
a. Install new O-ring on cylinder block.
b. Apply liquid gasket as shown.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-45, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
c. Check again that the timing mating mark on timing chain and
that on each sprocket are aligned. Then, install front cover.
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d. Install bolts in the numerical order shown.
e. Tighten to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Be sure to wipe off any excessive liquid gasket leaking onto
surface mating with oil pan.
11. Install chain case cover (right bank) and (left bank) as follows:
a. Apply liquid gasket as shown.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-45, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
CAUTION:
Both the start and end of application of liquid gasket should
be crossed at an invisible position after attaching the chain
case cover.
b. Install bolts in the numerical order shown.
12. Install the crankshaft pulley.
Install the key of the crankshaft.
Insert the pulley by lightly tapping it.
CAUTION:
Do not tap pulley on the side surface where belt is installed (outer circumference).
13. Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt.
Lock crankshaft using suitable tool, then tighten the bolt.
Perform the following steps for angular tightening:
a. Apply engine oil onto threaded parts of bolt and seating area.
b. Select one most visible notch of the four on bolt flange. Corre-
sponding to the selected notch, put a mating mark (such as
paint) on crankshaft pulley.
14. Rotate crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when
viewed from engine front) to check for parts interference.
15. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order
of removal.M6 × 50 mm (1.97 in) : No. 1, 20, 25, 26, 27
M6 × 80 mm (3.15 in) : No. 4, 5, 7
M6 × 20 mm (0.79 in) : Except the above
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Crankshaft pulley bolt torque
Step 1 : 93.1 N·m (9.5 kg-m, 69 ft-lb)
Step 2 : additional 90° (angle tightening)
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CAMSHAFT
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* Refer to GI-45, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
REMOVAL
1. Remove rocker cover (right bank) and (left bank). Refer to EM-33, "ROCKER COVER" .
2. Obtain compression TDC of No. 1 cylinder as follows:
a. Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise to align the TDC identification
notch (without paint mark) with timing indicator on front cover.
1. Cylinder head (right bank) 2. Camshaft bracket (No. 2, 3, 4, 5) 3. Valve lifter
4. Camshaft bracket (No. 1) 5. Seal washer 6. Camshaft (right bank EXH)
7. Camshaft (right bank INT) 8. Camshaft (left bank INT) 9. Camshaft (left bank EXH)
10. Camshaft sprocket (right bank EXH) 11. Camshaft sprocket (right bank INT) 12. Camshaft sprocket (left bank INT)
13. Camshaft sprocket (left bank EXH) 14. Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) 15. O-ring
16. Cylinder head (left bank)
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