- Install the drive belt tensioner (1).
- Install the upper drive belt tensioner bolt (2).
- Install the lower drive belt tensioner bolt (3).
- Tighten the lower drive belt tensioner bolt (M8) to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Tighten the upper drive belt tensioner bolt to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).
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Wiring diagrams Section: Mechanical- Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Engine Mechanical Specifications
- Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Strategy Based Diagnostics
- Visual/physical Inspection
- Intermittent
- Symptom List
- Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing
- Removal Procedure
- Measuring Procedure
- Installation Procedure
- Oil Leak Diagnosis
- Oil Consumption Diagnosis
- Engine Noise Under Load
- Engine Noise on Start-Up, but Only Lasting a Few Seconds
- Base Engine Misfire Without Internal Engine Noises
- Base Engine Misfire with Abnormal Internal Lower Engine Noises
- Base Engine Misfire with Abnormal Valve Train Noise
- Base Engine Misfire with Coolant Consumption
- Base Engine Misfire with Excessive Oil Consumption
- Upper Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed
- Lower Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed
- Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate
- Engine Compression Test
- Diagnostic Aids
- Test Description
- Drive Belt Tensioner Diagnosis
- Drive Belt Replacement
- Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement
- Camshaft Timing Chain Replacement
- Camshaft Intake and Exhaust Sprocket Replacement
- Cylinder Head Replacement
- Oil Pan Replacement
- Crankshaft Balancer Replacement
- Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacement
- Turbocharger Replacement
- Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring Replacement
- Intake Valve Stem Oil Seal Removal Cylinder 1
- Exhaust Valve Stem Oil Seal Removal Cylinder 1
- Exhaust Valve Stem Oil Seal Installation Cylinder 1
- Intake Valve Stem Oil Seal Removal Cylinder 4
- Intake Valve Stem Oil Seal Installation Cylinder 4
- Exhaust Valve Stem Oil Seal Removal and Installation Cylinder 4
- Intake Valve Stem Oil Seal Removal Cylinder 2
- Intake Valve Stem Oil Seal Installation Cylinder 2
- Exhaust Valve Stem Oil Seal Removal and Installation Cylinder 2
- Intake Valve Stem Oil Seal Removal Cylinder 3
- Intake Valve Stem Oil Seal Installation Cylinder 3
- Exhaust Valve Stem Oil Seal Removal and Installation Cylinder 3
- Engine Mount Bracket Removal
- Camshaft Timing Chain Inspection
- Camshaft Timing Chain Adjustment
- Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
- Positive Crankcase Ventilation Pipe Removal
- Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Removal
- Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Removal
- Turbocharger Removal
- Engine Oil Cooler Removal
- Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Removal
- Water Outlet Removal
- Drive Belt Tensioner Removal
- Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket Removal
- Water Pump Pulley Removal
- Crankshaft Balancer Removal
- Water Pump Removal
- Throttle Body Removal
- Intake Manifold Removal
- Generator Removal
- Starter Removal
- Engine Flywheel Removal
- Ignition Coil Removal
- Camshaft Cover Removal
- Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Removal
- Oil Pan Removal
- Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Removal
- Camshaft Timing Chain Removal
- Timing Chain Tensioner Removal
- Camshaft Sprocket Removal
- Intake Camshaft Removal
- Exhaust Camshaft Removal
- Cylinder Head Removal
- Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
- Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
- Cylinder Head Disassemble
- Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
- Cleaning Procedure
- Visual Inspection
- Valve Inspection and Measurement
- Cylinder Head Measurement
- Cylinder Head Assemble
- Engine Block Disassemble
- Engine Block Assemble
- Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
- Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
- Visual Inspection and Cleaning Procedure
- Piston and Connecting Rod Measurement Procedure
- Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
- Intake Manifold Disassemble
- Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
- Intake Manifold Assemble
- Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
- How to Check the Crankshaft End Play
- How to Check the Crankshaft Out-Of-Round
- Check Crankshaft Bearing Clearance (With Plastigage)
- Check Crankshaft Bearing Clearance (With Micrometer Gauge Internal Measuring Device)
- Engine Front Cover Cleaning Procedure
- Engine Front Cover Visual Inspection
- Oil Pump Visual Inspection and Measurement
- Engine Front Cover Disassemble
- Oil Pump Removal
- Turbocharger Disassemble
- Inspection Procedure
- Turbocharger Assemble
- Engine Oil Cooler Disassemble
- Engine Oil Cooler Assemble
- Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
- Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
- Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
- Cylinder Head Installation
- Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjuster Installation
- Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjuster Arm Installation
- Intake Camshaft Installation
- Exhaust Camshaft Installation
- Camshaft Sprocket Installation
- Timing Chain Tensioner Installation
- Engine Front Cover Gasket Installation
- Camshaft Timing Chain Installation
- Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Installation
- Camshaft Sprocket Fastening
- Upper Timing Chain Guide Installation
- Oil Pan Installation
- Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Installation
- Camshaft Cover Installation
- Ignition Coil Installation
- Engine Flywheel Installation
- Generator Installation
- Starter Installation
- Intake Manifold Installation
- Throttle Body Installation
- Water Pump Installation
- Crankshaft Balancer Installation
- Water Pump Pulley Installation
- Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket Installation
- Drive Belt Tensioner Installation
- Drive Belt Installation
- Engine Oil Cooler Installation
- Water Outlet Installation
- Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Installation
- Turbocharger Installation
- Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Installation
- Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Installation
- Positive Crankcase Ventilation Pipe Installation
- Engine Mount Bracket Installation
- Oil Pump Installation
- Engine Front Cover Assemble
- Drive Belt Removal
- Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Removal
- Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
- Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Installation
- Cylinder Block
- Crankshaft
- Oil Pump
- Oil Pan
- Piston and Connecting Rod
- Cylinder Head
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- Variable Oil Pump Description
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