Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Be sure mating surfaces of chain case cover and cylinder block are clean and free from burrs. Crankshaft oil seal must be removed to insure correct oil pump engagement.
NOTE: DO NOT USE SEALER ON COVER GASKET
2. Position new gasket on timing cover (Figure 1). Adhere new gasket to chain case cover, making sure that the lower edge of the gasket is flush to 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) passed the lower edge of the cover.
Figure 1 TIMING CHAIN COVER AND GASKET
3. Rotate crankshaft so that the oil pump drive flats are in the vertical position.
4. Position oil pump inner rotor so the mating flats are in the same position as the crankshaft drive flats (Figure 1).
CAUTION: Make sure the oil pump is engaged on the crankshaft correctly or severe damage may result.
5. Install timing cover (Figure 1).
6. Install timing chain cover bolts. Tighten M8 bolts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) and M10 bolts to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) (Figure 2).
Figure 2 TIMING CHAIN COVER BOLT LOCATIONS
7. Install crankshaft front oil seal.
8. Install water pump and pulley.
9. Install crankshaft vibration damper.
10. Install engine mount bracket (Figure 4) and tighten M10 to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.), M8 bolt to 28 Nm (21 ft. lb. lbs.).
11. Install idler pulley on engine mount bracket (Figure 4).
12. Install right side engine mount.
13. Install camshaft position sensor.
14. Connect the heater return hose at rear of timing chain cover (Figure 3) or at water pump inlet tube (if engine oil cooler equipped) (Figure 5).
15. Connect the radiator lower hose.
16. Install A/C compressor.
17. Install accessory drive belt.
18. Install oil pump pick-up tube with new O-ring. Tighten attaching bolt to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).
19. Install oil pan.
20. Install inner splash shield and right front wheel.
21. Fill crankcase with engine oil to proper level.
22. Fill cooling system.
23. Connect negative cable to battery.
Figure 3 HEATER RETURN HOSE (Without Engine Oil Cooler)
Figure 4 Engine Mount Bracket
Figure 5 HEATER HOSES 3.3/3.8L (With Engine Oil Cooler)
