Timing Cover: Service and Repair

Engine Front Cover Replacement

Tools Required
* EN-47812 Installer Bolt
* EN-47813 Front Cover Alignment

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the accessory drive belt.
2. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt and tensioner.
3. Remove the crankshaft balancer.




4. Remove the 2 front oil pan to front cover M8 bolts.
5. Remove the water pump.




6. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.




7. Remove the front cover bolts (501).
8. Remove the front cover (502) and gasket (503).
9. Discard the front cover gasket.
10. Clean and inspect the engine front cover.




11. Remove the oil seal (140).
12. Remove the bolt (705), camshaft position (CMP) sensor (703).
13. Remove the O-ring (704) from the sensor, as required.

Installation Procedure




1. Apply a 5 mm (0.2 in) bead of sealant 20 mm (0.8 in) long to the engine block. Apply the sealant to the T joint location where the oil pan meets the front of the engine block. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants for the correct part number.





Important:
* Do not use the crankshaft oil seal or the engine front cover gasket again.

* Do not apply any type of sealant to the front cover gasket, unless specified.

* The special tools in this procedure are used to properly align the engine front cover at the oil pan surface and to center the crankshaft front oil seal.

- All gasket surfaces should be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.

The crankshaft front oil seal MUST be centered in relation to the crankshaft.

- The oil pan sealing surface at the front cover and engine block MUST be aligned within specifications.

- An improperly aligned front cover may cause premature front oil seal wear and/or engine assembly oil leaks.

Install the front cover gasket (503), front cover (502), and bolts (501).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

Important: Start the tool-to-front cover bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.

2. Tighten the cover bolts finger tight. Do not overtighten.

Tighten the tool-to-engine block bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Important: Align the tapered legs of the tool with the machined alignment surfaces on the front cover.

3. Install the EN-47812.
4. Install the EN-47813.
5. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.

1. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt by hand until snug. Do not overtighten.
2. Tighten the J 41480.
3. Tighten the engine front cover bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

6. Remove the tools.




7. Inspect the CMP sensor O-ring seal (704) for cuts or damage. If the seal is not cut or damaged, it may be used again.
8. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
9. Install the O-ring seal onto the sensor (703).
10. Install the sensor to the cover.
11. Install the CMP sensor and bolt (705).

Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).




12. Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.
13. Install the water pump.
14. Install the crankshaft balancer.
15. Install the A/C drive belt and tensioner.
16. Install the accessory drive belt.