Timing Chain Cover Repair Procedures

DEPOSIT

1. 1
   Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. 2
   Remove the engine cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle - "Engine Cover")
3. 3
   Remove the right front wheel. (Refer to Suspension System - "Wheel")
4. 4
   Remove the engine undercover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Undercover")
5. 5
   Remove the drive belt. (Refer to Valve Timing System - "Drive Belt")
6. 6
   Remove the alternator (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Alternator").
7. 7
   Remove the thermostat housing. Refer to Cooling System - "Thermostat".
8. 8
   Remove the tensioner pulley. (Refer to Timing System - "Tensioner Pulley")
9. 9
   Remove the water pump. (Refer to Cooling System - "Water Pump".)
10. 10
    Remove the crankshaft damper pulley. (Refer to Timing System - "Crankshaft Damper Pulley")
11. 11
    Remove the cylinder head cover. (Refer to Cylinder Head - "Cylinder Head Cover")
12. 12
    Remove the crankshaft position sensor (CKPS). (Refer to Engine Control System - "Crankshaft Position Sensor")
13. 13
    Remove the upper bracket (A) of the warm-up catalytic converter (WCC).

    Tightening torque: 18.6~24 N·m

    

14. 14
    Disconnect the engine ground cable (A).

    Tightening torque: 10.8 ~ 13.7 N·m

    

15. 15
    Remove the engine mount bracket (A). Tightening torque: Nut (B): 88.2 ~ 108 N·m Bolt (C) and nuts (D): 58.8 ~ 74 N·m

    

16. 16
    Remove the oil level gauge. (Refer to Lubrication System - "Oil Level Gauge and Tube")
17. 17
    Remove the timing chain cover (A).

    

18. 18
    Remove the O-ring (A) from the ladder frame and cylinder block.

    

REMEDY

1. 1
   Install the timing chain cover.

   1. There must be no engine oil or other contaminants on the seal contact areas of the timing chain cover and the mating surfaces (cylinder head, cylinder block).
   2. Before installing the timing chain cover, apply liquid sealant to the joint between the cylinder head and cylinder block. Assemble the part within 5 minutes after applying the sealant.

      Bead width: 4.0 mm (0.16 in.)

      

   3. After applying liquid sealant to the timing chain housing, install the gasket within 5 minutes. Sealant must be applied continuously to each area listed below. Bead width A: 1.5~2.5 mm (0.06~0.10 in.) B: 2.5~3.5 mm (0.09~0.14 in.) C: 3.0~4.0 mm (0.12~0.16 in.)

      

   4. Use the locating pins on the cylinder block and the holes in the timing chain cover as guides to install the timing chain cover in the correct position. Tightening torque: B: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N·m - 1 piece A: 18.6 ~ 24 N·m - 12 pieces C: 44.1 ~ 54 N·m - 3 pieces

      

2. 2
   Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.