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REAR TIMING CHAIN CASE

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

  1. Remove the engine assembly. Refer to See: Service and Repair.
  2. Remove the primary and secondary timing chains. Refer to See: Timing Chain\Service and Repair\Removal and Replacement\Removal.

  

  1. Remove the rear timing chain case.

CAUTION:

  • Do not remove the plate metal cover for the oil passage.
  • After removing the chain case, do not apply any load to the case that might bend it.
  1. Loosen and remove the rear timing chain case bolts in the order as shown.

  

  1. Cut the sealant with an appropriate tool and remove the rear timing chain case.

  

    1. Use a scraper to remove all of the old Silicone RTV Sealant from the front and rear timing chain case and opposite mating surfaces.

CAUTION:
Do not damage the mating surfaces.

  

    1. Remove all old Silicone RTV Sealant from all the bolt holes and bolts.

CAUTION:
Do not damage the threads or mating surfaces.

INSTALLATION

  1. Install O-rings on cylinder block.

  

  1. Apply Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent, to the rear timing chain case using Tool as shown. Refer to See: Specifications\Fluid Types.

Tool number : WS39930000 ( - )

CAUTION:

  • For (a), completely wipe out liquid gasket extended on a portion touching at engine coolant.
  • Apply liquid gasket on installation position of water pump and cylinder completely.

  

  1. Align the rear timing chain case and water pump assembly with the dowel pins (RH and LH) on the cylinder block and install the case. Make sure the O-rings stay in place during installation.

  

  1. Tighten the bolts in the numerical order as shown. There are two bolt lengths used. Follow the chart below for proper bolt length specifications.

  

  1. After all bolts are initially tightened, retighten them to the specification in the numerical order as shown.