2. Set the camshaft to TDC. The ' 'UPA mark on the timing chain sprocket should be at the top. Align the TDC mark on the intake camshaft with the TDC mark on the exhaust camshaft.

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3. Install the timing chain onto the crankshaft sprocket so that the colored chain link A is aligned with the dead mark B on the crankshaft sprocket.
4. Install the timing chain onto the exhaust camshaft sprocket
valves so that the marks A applied with a punch coincide with the two colored links of the chain B.
5. Apply fresh engine oil to the threads of the tensioner arm mounting bolt A, then install tensioner arm B.
6. Install the automatic tensioner.
7. Remove the calibration pin from the automatic tensioner.
8. Check if the timing chain housing oil seal is damaged. If the oil seal is damaged, replace the timing chain housing oil seal.
9. Remove any remaining old liquid gasket from the mating surfaces of the timing chain, bolts and their holes.
10. Clean and dry the mating surfaces of the timing chain housing.
11. Apply liquid sealant, P/N 08C70-K0234M, 08C70-K0334M, evenly to the engine block and the mating surface of the timing chain main bearing cap housing.
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12. Apply liquid sealant to the mating surfaces on the top of cylinder block A and the mating surfaces on the top of the main bearing cap housing B of the timing chain.

13. Apply liquid sealant, P/N 08C70-K0234M or 08C70-K0334M, evenly to the oil pan mating surfaces of the timing chain housing.
Note: If 5 minutes or more have passed since applying liquid sealant, do not install components. Instead, remove the old liquid sealant and apply a new layer.
14. Install the lip of the timing chain case A onto the lip of the oil pan B, then install the timing chain case onto the cylinder block C. Remove excess liquid sealant from the mating surfaces of the oil pan and the timing chain case.
Note: When installing the timing chain housing, do not allow its lower surface to slide on the mating surface of the oil pan.
Wait 30 minutes before adding oil to the engine.
Do not start the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the timing chain housing.
15. Install the engine mount bracket and bolts, then tighten all bolts securely.

16. Install the upper engine side mount bracket A, then lightly tighten the new bolt and nuts B and bolt C.
17. Install the body ground cable D.

18. Tighten the new engine side mount reinforcement mounting bolt E, then tighten the engine side mount reinforcement mounting bolts F.
19. Tighten the brake hose mounting bolt G.
20. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly.
21. Loosen the transmission mounting bracket A bolts and nuts.
22. Raise the lift to maximum height.
23. Remove the lower engine cover.
24. Loosen the lower reaction rod mounting bolt A.
25. Lower the car onto the lift.
27. Tighten the transmission mounting bracket bolts and nuts.
28. Raise the lift to maximum height.

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29. Tighten the lower reaction rod mounting bolt.
30. Lower the car on the lift.
31. Install the air cleaner housing assembly.
32. Install the upper torque rod A and torque rod reinforcement B, then tighten the mounting bolts C of the new torque rod reinforcement.
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33. Tighten the new upper torque rod mounting bolts in the numbered sequence.
34. Install the expansion tank A to the bracket, then the upper part of the windshield washer reservoir tube B, the drain tube C and the mounting bolt D of the air conditioner tube.
35. Install the cylinder head cover.
36. Install the crankshaft pulley in place.
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37. Install the panel under the shield.












