ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2007)
E.
Temporarily tighten the timing chain cover with the 23 bolts and 2 nuts.
NOTE
Make sure that there is NO oil on the bolt threads.
F.
Fully tighten the bolts in this order: Area 1 and Area 2.
Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft*lbf)
G.
Fully tighten the bolts in this order: Area 3.
Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft*lbf)
HINT
Tighten the bolts and nuts in the order as shown in Figure 81.
H.
Fully tighten the bolts in this order: Area 4.
Torque:
Bolt A:
43 N*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft*lbf)
Torque:
Except Bolt A:
21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft*lbf)
HINT
Tighten the bolts and nuts in the order as shown in Figure 81.
I.
Install a NEW gasket and the chain cover plate with the 4 bolts.