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6.

As shown in the graphic, mark on the intake and exhaust
sprocket timing with a marker and use a special tool
GL301-022 to fix the timing chain and special tool
GL301-018 to fix the camshaft.

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7.

Remove Timing Chain Tensioner Assembly.

Note

At this time do not rotate the crankshaft in order to
prevent the timing chain teeth rolling.

Installation Procedure:

Push In

Pin

Tang

Lift

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1.

Press the timing chain tensioner device as shown to enter
the self-locking state.

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2.

Install the timing chain tensioner and tighten the nuts.

Torque: 29 Nm (Metric) 21.5 lb-ft (US English)

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3.

Rotate the crankshaft pulley counter clockwise to unlock
the self-locking device and pop up the handle.

Note

Rotating process should be even, otherwise it may
cause the timing chain teeth skidding.

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4.

Confirm the tensioner unlocked and the tensioner guide
is firmly pressed by the handle.

Note

If not properly unlocked, use a screwdriver to push
tensioner in the opposite direction to unlock the
guide.

5.

Install the valve chamber cover.

6.

Install the ignition coil.

7.

Install the engine hood.

8.

Connect the battery negative cable.

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2.6.8.9 Timing Chain Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure:

Warning!

Refer to "Battery Disconnection Warning" and "Cooling
System Service Warning" in "Warnings and Notices".

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1.

Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to

2.11.8.1

Battery Disconnection

.

2.

Discharge the engine coolant. Refer to

2.8.8.1

Engine

Coolant Discharge and Filling

.

3.

Remove the engine plastic shield. Refer to

2.6.8.1

Plastic

Engine Shield Replacement

.

4.

Remove the ignition coil. Refer to

2.10.8.3

Ignition Coil

Replacement

.

5.

Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to

2.6.8.2

Cylinder

Head Cover Replacement

.

6.

Remove the drive belt. Refer to

2.6.8.3

Drive Belt

Replacement

.

7.

Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to

2.6.8.4

Drive

Belt Tensioner Replacement

.

8.

Remove the generator. Refer to

2.11.8.3

Generator

Replacement

.

9.

Remove the water pump. Refer to

2.8.8.6

Water Pump

Replacement

.

10. Remove the engine mounting. Refer to

2.6.8.7

Engine

Mount Replacement

.

11. Remove power steering pump bolts.

Note

In the confined operating space, lower the jack to
facilitate the operation.

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12. Rotate the crankshaft, so that the crankshaft pulley timing

mark is aligned with calibration line No.0, as shown.

B

C

D

A

Timing Chain Cover Surface

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13. Make sure intake and exhaust VVT sprocket sprocket

timing mark location is as shown in order to ensure that
the cylinder No.1 is at TDC position. If the location is not
correct, repeat steps 12 until the intake and exhaust
sprocket timing mark is at the correct position and mark
on the sprocket with a marker.

Note

Exhaust sprocket has three marked positions, with
two-point upward. VVT sprocket has three marked
positions. Grooves on the aluminum alloy body are
upward, in the alignment process, the yellow section
of the chain may not be aligned with the mark-point.
During the removal procedure, make sure two
sprocket timing marks at the top location, single-
point mark on the sprocket at the level of linear
position.

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