Timing Drive Components: Installation

Install the LH secondary timing chain tensioner and 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
Install the LH VCT unit, exhaust camshaft sprocket and timing chain as an assembly.

Fig 1: Identifying LH VCT Unit, Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket And Timing Chain
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Using new bolts, install the LH VCT unit and exhaust camshaft sprocket bolts finger-tight.

Fig 2: Identifying RH VCT Unit, Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket And Timing Chain
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Remove the locking pin from the LH secondary timing chain tensioner.

Fig 3: Locating Locking Pin For LH Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner
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Install the RH secondary timing chain tensioner and 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
Install the RH VCT unit, exhaust camshaft sprocket and timing chain as an assembly.

Fig 4: Identifying RH VCT Unit
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Using new bolts, install the RH VCT unit and exhaust camshaft sprocket bolts finger-tight.

Fig 5: Identifying RH VCT Unit, Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket And Timing Chain
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Remove the locking pin from the RH secondary timing chain tensioner.

Fig 6: Locating Locking Pin For RH Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner
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Reset the timing chain tensioners.
1. Hold the lever toward the tensioner piston.
2. Using finger pressure, compress the tensioner until it is completely collapsed.
3. Push the lever down and install a drill rod to lock the piston.
  
  Fig 7: Compressing Tensioner
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CAUTION: The camshaft holding tool should still be installed on the LH cylinder head. If the special tool was removed during camshaft removal, it must be reinstalled at this time.

CAUTION: The flats on the camshaft must completely contact the special service tool or damage to the camshafts can occur. Slowly draw the special tool down evenly until it is fully seated on the camshaft flats.

Fig 8: Identifying Special Tool

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Install the special tool on the LH cylinder head.
Position the LH timing chain and crankshaft gear.
- Position the timing chain over the LH intake camshaft sprocket.
- Position the crankshaft gear in the timing chain.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying LH Timing Chain And Crankshaft Gear
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Install the LH timing chain guide and bolt.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 10: Identifying LH Timing Chain Guide And Bolt
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Install the LH timing chain tensioner arm and nut.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 11: Identifying LH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm And Nut
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Install the LH timing chain tensioner and 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
- Remove the drill rod.
  
  Fig 12: Installing LH Timing Chain Tensioner And Bolts
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CAUTION: The exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt must be fully tightened before tightening the intake camshaft sprocket bolt.

CAUTION: Using the special tool, apply 10 Nm (89 lb-in) counterclockwise to the LH exhaust camshaft sprocket.

Tighten the LH exhaust camshaft sprocket and VCT unit bolts in 2 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
  
  Fig 13: Tightening LH Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket And VCT Unit Bolts
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Remove the special tool.

Fig 14: Identifying Special Tool
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Fig 15: Identifying Special Tool On RH Cylinder Head

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Install the special tool on the RH cylinder head.
Position the RH timing chain over the RH intake camshaft sprocket and over the crankshaft gear.

Fig 16: Identifying RH Primary Timing Chain
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Install the RH timing chain guide and bolt.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 17: Identifying Bolt And RH Timing Chain Guide
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Install the RH timing chain tensioner arm.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 18: Identifying RH Timing Chain Tensioner Arm
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Install the RH timing chain tensioner and 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
- Remove the drill rod.
  
  Fig 19: Installing RH Timing Chain Tensioner And Bolts
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CAUTION: The exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt must be fully tightened before tightening the intake camshaft sprocket bolt.

CAUTION: Using the special tool, apply 10 Nm (89 lb-in) counterclockwise to the RH exhaust camshaft sprocket.

Tighten the RH exhaust camshaft sprocket and VCT unit bolts in 2 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
  
  Fig 20: Tightening RH Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket And VCT Unit Bolts
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Remove the special tool.

Fig 21: Identifying Special Tool On RH Cylinder Head
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NOTE: Lubricate the VCT bush carrier seals with clean engine oil.

Carefully insert the bush carrier into the VCT unit, compress ring seals with fingers as required. Fully seat the bush carrier by hand before fitting the bolts and nut.
- Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 22: Identifying RH And LH Variable Cam Timing Bush Carriers, Bolts & Nuts
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Remove the special tool.

Fig 23: Identifying Special Tool
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Install the CKP sensor and the torque converter cover.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 24: Locating Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Next To Torque Converter Cover
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Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER in this article.
Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .