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Engine Mechanical System

Timing Chain Cover and Oil Pump Assembly Repair Procedures

In this manual: Engine Mechanical System
General Information — 17Engine Mechanical System — 85Engine Electrical System — 50Emission Control System — 26Engine Control System/Fuel System — 152DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 50Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System — 21Propeller Shaft and Axle (2WD-FF) — 28Suspension System (without ECS) — 32Steering — 21Restraints — 38Brake System — 64Body (Interior and Exterior) — 205Body Electrical System — 1Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 66
17steps
~102min
5/5difficulty
010203040506.95N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the engine cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Engine Cover)
  3. Remove the front passenger side wheel. (Refer to Suspension System - "Wheel")
  4. Remove the engine cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Cover")
  5. Remove the drive belt. (Refer to Valve Timing System - "Drive Belt")
  6. Remove the intake hose and intercooler tube.
    1. Remove the intercooler inlet hose (A).

      Tightening torque: 4.9–6.9 N·m

    2. Disconnect the intercooler intake hose (A) from the turbocharger and remove the intercooler intake pipe (B). Tightening torque: Clamp: 4.9–6.9 N·m Mounting bolt: 18.6 – 24 N·m
  7. Remove the generator. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Generator")
  8. Remove the drive belt tensioner. (Refer to Timing System - "Drive Belt Tensioner")
  9. Remove the crankshaft damper pulley. (Refer to Valve Train - Crankshaft Damper Pulley).
  10. Remove the water pump pulley and water pump. (Refer to Cooling System - "Water Pump")
  11. Remove the idler pulley. (Refer to Valve Timing System - "Idler Pulley")
  12. Remove the cylinder head cover. (Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly - Cylinder Head Cover)
  13. Remove the engine mounting bracket. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Mounting")
  14. Remove the engine support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 29.4–41 N·m

  15. Remove the timing chain cover and oil pump assembly (A).

Installation

  1. Install the timing chain cover and oil pump assembly.
    1. Before installation, remove hardened sealant from the timing chain cover and oil pump assembly and the cylinder block and ladder frame surfaces.
    2. Apply liquid gasket (THREE BOND 1217H or LOCTITE 5900H) to the surface between the cylinder head and cylinder block.

      Width: 3–5 mm (0.1181–0.1969 in)

    3. Apply liquid gasket THREE BOND 1282B or THREE BOND 1216E to the contact areas of the water pump (A) and timing chain cover, and THREE BOND 1217H or LOCTITE 5900H to the remaining areas (B). Assemble the cover within 5 minutes.

      Width: 3.5–4.5 mm (0.1378–0.1772 in)

    4. Align the cylinder block locating pin with the holes in the timing chain cover and oil pump assembly.
    5. Tighten the bolts to install the timing chain cover (A). Tightening torque: M8 bolts: 18.6–24 N·m M6 bolts: 9.8–11.8 N·m
  2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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