Timing Chain Assembly: Installation

1. Insert the screw, spring pin and tension rod into tensioner body.
2. While depressing the tensioner onto rubber mat, twist it to shorten tension rod. Then insert the thin pin into the hole between tension rod and tension body to keep it.
   NOTE: Work on the rubber mat or other anti-skid materials.
   Fig 1: Inserting Screw, Spring Pin And Tension Rod Into Tensioner Body

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ST 18252AA000 CRANKSHAFT SOCKET

Fig 2: Locating Top Mark On Crank Sprocket

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Tightening torque: 

69 N.m (7.0 kgf-m, 50.9 ft-lb) 

Fig 5: Identifying Idler Sprocket (Lower)

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1. Align the timing mark (B) on the crank sprocket with mark (A) on the timing chain (LH).
   Fig 6: Identifying Timing Mark On Crank Sprocket And Timing Chain (LH)

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2. Install the timing chain (LH) to the idler sprocket (lower), water pump, exhaust cam sprocket (LH) and intake cam sprocket (LH) in this order.
   NOTE: Check that the mark on timing chain (A) and cam sprocket (B) is aligned as same as aligned on crank sprocket.
   Fig 7: Identifying Mark On Timing Chain And Cam Sprocket

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3. Install the idler sprocket (upper).

   Tightening torque: 

   69 N.m (7.0 kgf-m, 50.9 ft-lb) 

   Fig 8: Identifying Idler Sprocket (Upper)

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4. Install the chain guide (LH: between cams).

   Tightening torque: 

   6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

   NOTE: Use a new installing bolt.
   Fig 9: Locating Chain Guide Bolts

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5. Install the chain guide (LH).

   Tightening torque: 

   16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb) 

   Fig 10: Locating Chain Guide Bolts (LH)

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6. Install the chain tensioner lever (LH).

   Tightening torque: 

   16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb) 

   Fig 11: Locating Chain Tensioner Lever Bolt (LH)

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7. Install the chain tensioner (LH).

   Tightening torque: 

   16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb) 

   Fig 12: Locating Chain Tensioner Bolts (LH)

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1. Align the marks of timing chain LH and RH on the idler sprocket (lower).
   Fig 13: Identifying Marks Of Timing Chain LH And RH On Idler Sprocket (Lower)

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2. Install the timing chain (RH) to the intake cam sprocket (RH) and exhaust cam sprocket (RH) in this order.
   NOTE: Check that the mark on timing chain (A) and cam sprocket (B) is aligned as same as aligned on crank sprocket.
   Fig 14: Identifying Mark On Timing Chain And Cam Sprocket

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3. Install the chain guide (RH).
4. Install the chain tensioner lever (RH).

   Tightening torque: 

   16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb) 

   Fig 15: Identifying Chain Guide (RH) And Chain Tensioner Lever (RH)

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5. Install the chain guide (RH: between cams).

   Tightening torque: 

   6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

   NOTE: Use a new installing bolt.
   Fig 16: Locating Chain Guide Bolts

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6. Install the chain tensioner (RH).

   Tightening torque: 

   16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb) 

   Fig 17: Locating Chain Tensioner Bolts (RH)

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7. Adjust the clearance between chain guide (RH) and chain guide (center) within 8.4 - 8.6 mm (0.331 - 0.339 in). Install the chain guide (center).

   Tightening torque: 

   7.8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb) 

   NOTE: Use a new installing bolt.
   Fig 18: Identifying Clearance Between Chain Guide (RH) And Chain Guide (Center)

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8. Check that each mark on the sprocket and timing chain is matched, and then draw out the stopper pin from chain tensioner.