Repair Procedures: Installation

1. Using a gasket scraper, remove all the old packing material from the gasket surfaces.
2. The sealant locations on the chain cover and the counter parts (cam carrier, cylinder head, cylinder block, and lower crankcase) must be free of harmful foreign materials, oil, dust and moisture. Spray cleaner on the surface and wipe with a clean duster.
3. Before assembling the timing chain cover, liquid sealant should be applied on the gap between cam carrier, cylinder head and cylinder block.

   Bead Width:  3.0 - 5.0 mm (0.11 - 0.20 in.)

   Sealant:  Threebond 1217H or equivalent

   Fig 1: Installing Timing Chain Cover

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4. Install the new O-ring (A).
   Fig 2: Installing O-Ring

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5. After applying liquid sealant on the timing chain cover, assemble the cover within 5 minutes of applying sealant. Continuous bead of sealant should be applied to prevent any path from oil leakage.

   Bead Width: 

   Whole section: 2.5 - 3.5 mm (0.10 - 0.14 in.)

   Section: 3.5 - 4.5 mm (0.14 - 0.18 in.)

   Sealant:  Threebond 1217H or equivalent

   Fig 3: Applying Liquid Sealant On Timing Chain Cover

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6. Install the timing chain cover. The dowel pins on the cylinder block and holes on the timing chain cover should be used as a reference for assembling the timing chain cover to the exact position.

Tightening Torque: 

18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb.ft)

Fig 4: Installing Timing Chain Cover

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