Section 05 ENGINE (4-TEC)
Subsection 08 (ENGINE BLOCK)
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THRUST WASHER INSERT DIRECTION
1. Thrust washer
CAUTION: Thrust washers have to be flush
with the engine block sealing surface.
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1. Thrust washer
2. Sealing surface
Install lower engine block half. Refer to ENGINE
BLOCK ASSEMBLY elsewhere in this section for
proper procedure to clean surfaces, apply Loctite
5910 and proper torquing sequence.
Install the crankshaft cover before mounting the
engine bracket. Apply oil on O-ring and press cov-
er in. Crankshaft cover has to be flush with engine
block surface.
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1. O-ring
2. Crankshaft cover
CAUTION: Install crankshaft locking tool
(P/N 529 035 821) right away to position crank-
shaft at TDC before installing the camshaft
and rockers (refer to CYLINDER HEAD AND
VALVES).
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1. Crankshaft locking tool
TIMING CHAIN
Inspection
Check timing chain on camshaft g
ear for exces-
sive radial play.
Check chain condition for wear and rollers condi-
tion.
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