Special Tools
EN–46109 Guide Pins
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Install the 8-mm (0.315-in) guide from the EN–46109 pins into the cylinder block positions as shown.
Install the NEW engine front cover to cylinder block seal.
Note:No RTV sealant should be visible in the M12 bolt holes-(1) upon final assembly offront cover to engine.
Apply a 3-mm (0.118-in) bead of RTV sealant on the engine front cover as shown-(2).Apply a 5-mm (0.197-in) bead of RTV sealant on the engine front cover as shown-(3).Refer toAdhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealersfor recommended sealant.Place the engine front cover-(1) onto the EN–46109 pins and slide into position.Remove the EN–46109 pins from the cylinder block.Hand start all the engine front cover bolts.
Caution:Refer toFastener Caution.
Note:Engine front cover bolts in the number-(25) location are model dependent and may notapply.
Tighten the engine front cover bolts-(1–23) in the sequence shown to 20-Y (15-lb-ft).Tighten the engine front cover bolts-(1–23) a second pass in sequence to 20-Y (15-lb-ft).Tighten the engine front cover bolts-(1–23) a third pass in sequence an additional60-degrees.Tighten the engine front cover bolts-(24) to 15-Y (11-lb-ft).Tighten the engine front cover bolts-(25) to 65-Y (48-lb-ft).Place the camshaft position actuator valves-(2) in position on the front cover.Install the camshaft position actuator valve bolts-(1) and tighten to 10-Y (89-lb-in).
Note:Inspect the camshaft position sensor O-ring seals. If the seals are damaged, the entirecamshaft position sensor must be replaced.
Place the camshaft position sensors-(2) in position on the front cover.Install the camshaft position sensor bolts-(1) and tighten to 10-Y (89-lb-in).Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement Valvetrain Valvetrain Timing Timing Belt Tensioner
Special ToolsEN-45027Tensioner ToolFor equivalent regional tools, refer toSpecial Tools.Removal ProcedureDisconnect the negative battery cable. Refer toBattery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.Remove the camshaft cover. Refer toCamshaft Cover Replacement.Remove the timing chain tensioner. ...