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INSTALLATION
NOTICE:
Check that No. 1 cylinder is at TDC and that the weights of
the No. 1 and No. 2 balance shafts are at the bottom side.
1. INSTALL NO. 4 VIBRATION DAMPER
Install the No. 4 damper with the 2 bolts.
Align
2. INSTALL NO. 2 TIMING CHAIN, NO. 2 CRANKSHAFT
TIMING SPROCKET, BALANCE SHAFT DRIVE GEAR
AND SHAFT
(a) Install the No. 2 timing chain by matching its mark links
Align
with the timing marks on the No. 2 crankshaft timing
sprocket and balance shaft timing sprocket.
(b) Fit the other mark link of No. 2 timing chain onto the
sprocket behind the large timing mark of the balance shaft
drive gear.
Align
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(c) Insert the balance shaft drive gear shaft through the bal-
ance shaft drive gear so that it fits into the thrust plate
hole.
Then align the small timing mark of the balance shaft drive
gear with the timing mark of the balance shaft timing gear.
(d) Install the bolt to the balance shaft drive gear and tighten
it.
Torque: 25 N·m (250 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf)
P15100 (e) Check that each timing mark is matched with the corre-
sponding mark link.
3. INSTALL NO. 2, NO. 3 VIBRATION DAMPERS AND NO.
2 CHAIN TENSIONER
NOTICE:
Assemble the chain tensioner with the pin installed, then
remove the pin after assembly.
When doing this, avoid pushing the No. 2 vibration damper
against the chain.
Pin
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(a) Install the No. 2 chain tensioner with the nut.
(c) Torque: 18 N·m (185 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)
(b) Install No. 3 damper with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 18 N·m (185 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)
(c) Install No. 2 damper with the bolt.
(b)
Torque: 27 N·m (270 kgf·cm, 20 ft·lbf)
(d) Remove a pin from the No. 2 chain tensioner and free the
(a)
plunger.
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4. 2RZ-FE:
Front Mark INSTALL OIL JET
Install a new gasket and the oil jet with the bolt.
Torque:18 N·m (185 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)
5. 2RZ-FE:
INSTALL CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ROTOR
Install the rotor to the crankshaft with the front mark (cavity) of
the rotor facing forward.
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6. INSTALL NO. 1 TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER SLIPPER
AND NO. 1 VIBRATION DAMPER
(a) Install the No. 1 damper with the bolt and nut.
Torque: 29 N·m (300 kgf·cm, 22 ft·lbf)
(b) Install the slipper with the bolt.
Torque: 27 N·m (270 kgf·cm, 20 ft·lbf)
(c) Check that the slipper moves smoothly.
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7. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT TIMING GEAR
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HINT:
If necessary, install the gear with SST.
SST 09636-20010
SST
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8. INSTALL NO. 1 TIMING CHAIN AND CAMSHAFT TIM-
2RZ-FE 3RZ-FE ING GEAR
(a) Align the timing mark between the mark link of the No. 1
timing chain, and install the No. 1 timing chain to the tim-
ing gear.
Align (b) Align the timing mark of the crankshaft timing gear with
the mark link of the No. 1 timing chain and install the No.
Align 1 timing chain.
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(c) Tie the No.1 timing chain with a cord as shown in the il-
lustration, and make sure it doesn’t come loose.
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9. INSTALL TIMING CHAIN COVER
(a) Install 3 new gaskets to the cylinder block and water by-
B pass pipe.
B (b) Install the timing chain cover with the 9 bolts and 2 nuts.
A A
Torque:
A A 20 N·m (200 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf) for bolt A
A 24.5 N·m (250 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf) for bolt B
44 N·m (440 kgf·cm, 32 ft·lbf) for 14 mm head bolt
A
Z15300 20 N·m (200 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf) for nut
(c) Install the 2 timing chain cover bolts.
Torque: 18 N·m (185 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)
(d) Install the 2 water by-pass pipe nuts.
Torque: 20 N·m (200 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf)
(e) Remove the cord from the chain.
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10. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
(a) Align the pulley set key with the key groove of the pulley,
and slide on the pulley.
(b) Using SST, install and torque the pulley bolt.
SST 09213-54015, 09330-00021
Torque: 260 N·m (2,650 kgf·cm, 193 ft·lbf)
SST
(c) w/ A/C:
Install the No.3 and No.2 crankshaft pulleys with the 4
P22209 bolts.
Torque: 25 N·m (250 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf)
11. INSTALL OIL STRAINER
Install a new gasket and the oil strainer with the bolt and 2 nuts.
Torque: 18 N·m (185 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)
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12. INSTALL OIL PAN
(a) Remove any old packing (FIPG) material and be careful
not to drop any oil on the contact surface of the oil pan.
Using a razor blade and gasket scraper, remove all
the old packing (FIPG) material from the gasket sur-
faces and sealing grooves.
Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the
loose material.
Using a non-residue solvent, clean both sealing
A B
surfaces.
NOTICE:
A Seal Width Do not use a solvent which will affect the painted surfaces.
3 - 4 mm (b) Apply seal packing to the oil pan as shown in the illustra-
tion.
Seal packing: Part No. 08826-00080 or equivalent
Install a nozzle that has been cut to a 2 - 3 mm (0.08
B Seal Width - 0.12 in.) opening or 3 - 4 mm (0.012 - 0.016 in.)
2 - 3 mm
opening.
P22236 HINT:
Avoid applying an excessive amount to the surface.
Parts must be assembled within 5 minutes of ap-
plication. Otherwise the material must be removed
and reapplied.
Immediately remove nozzle from the tube and rein-
stall cap.
(c) Install the oil pan with the 16 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 12.5 N·m (130 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)
13. INSTALL FLYWHEEL HOUSING UNDER COVER AND
DUST SEAL
14. 2WD:
INSTALL STIFFENER PLATES
Torque:37 N·m (380 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf)
15. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Install a new O-ring.
Torque: 8.5 N·m (85 kgf·cm, 74 in.·lbf)
16. INSTALL GENERATOR, ADJUSTING BAR AND
BRACKET
(a) Install the bracket with the 3 bolts.
Torque:
74.5 N·m (760 kgf·cm, 55 ft·lbf) for Bolt A
18 N·m (185 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf) for bolt B
(b) Install the adjusting bar with the bolt.
Torque: 63.5 N·m (650 kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf)
Z15297 (c) Install the generator with the pivot bolt and lock bolt.
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17. w/ A/C:
INSTALL A/C COMPRESSOR AND BRACKET
(a) Install the A/C compressor bracket with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 44 N·m (440 kgf·cm, 32 ft·lbf)
(b) Install the A/C compressor with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 25 N·m (250 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf)
18. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY (See page
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19. INSTALL WATER PUMP PULLEY, FAN WITH FLUID
COUPLING AND DRIVE BELT FOR GENERATOR
20. 4WD:
INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVE SHAFTS
ASSEMBLY
21. FILL WITH ENGINE OIL
22. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
23. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
24. VEHICLE ROAD TEST
Check for abnormal noise, shock slippage, correct shift points
and smooth operation.
25. RECHECK ENGINE COOLANT AND ENGINE OIL LEV-
EL
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