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ASSEMBLY

B2-110prose procedure

K8-ZE V6 DOHC engine; RH/LH timing belt covers per cylinder bank.

Continued from B2-109

Timing Belt Deflection Check

  1. 11
    Check the timing belt deflection. If it is incorrect, replace the auto tensioner.
    Front view of the K8-ZE V6 engine showing the timing belt routed over the camshaft pulleys, idler and auto tensioner. A bold arrow points to the belt span where deflection is checked, labeled '98N {10kgf, 22 lbf}' indicating the applied test load.
Deflectiontiming belt
6—8mm {0.24—0.31 in}

No.3 Engine Mount Bracket

  1. 1
    Install the No.3 engine mount bracket.
    View of the engine front with the No.3 engine mount bracket being installed over the timing belt area; shows pulleys and mount bracket mounting points.
No.3 engine mount bracket
44 - 60N·m

Timing Belt Cover

  1. 1
    Install the right timing belt cover.
    Right-hand side of the engine showing the right (RH) timing belt cover area being installed. The 'RH' label marks the right cylinder bank cover.
  2. 2
    Install the left timing belt cover.
    Left-hand side of the engine showing the left (LH) timing belt cover area being installed. The 'LH' label marks the left cylinder bank cover.
right timing belt cover
7.9 - 10.7N·m
left timing belt cover
7.9 - 10.7N·m

Crankshaft Position Sensor

  1. 1
    Install the crankshaft position sensor.
    Engine front view showing the crankshaft position sensor location with arrows pointing to its mounting on the lower timing area near the crankshaft pulley.
crankshaft position sensor
7.9 - 10.7N·m
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