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66. Engine Front Cover Installation



Engine Front Cover Installation






Important: Once the composite engine front cover is removed DO NOT reinstall the engine front cover. Always install a NEW engine front cover.


1. Install the NEW engine front cover.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

2. Install the engine front cover bolts.

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






Important: DO NOT reuse the original camshaft position sensor O-ring seal. When installing the camshaft position sensor assembly be sure the camshaft position sensor assembly is fully seated and held stationary in the engine front cover camshaft position sensor bore. A camshaft position sensor that is not completely seated will cock in the engine front cover and may result in erratic engine operation.


3. Lubricate the NEW camshaft position sensor O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
4. Install the NEW camshaft position sensor O-ring seal onto the camshaft position sensor assembly.
5. Install the camshaft position sensor assembly until fully seated into the engine front cover.
6. Install camshaft position sensor bolt.

Tighten the camshaft position sensor bolt to N.m ( lb in).






Important: DO NOT reuse the original crankshaft position sensor seal, O-ring. When installing the crankshaft position sensor be sure the crankshaft position sensor is fully seated and held stationary in the engine front cover crankshaft position sensor bore. A crankshaft position sensor that is not completely seated will cock in the engine front cover and may result in erratic engine operation.


7. Lubricate the NEW crankshaft position sensor seal, O-ring, with clean engine oil.
8. Install the NEW crankshaft position sensor seal, O-ring, onto the crankshaft position sensor.




9. Install crankshaft position sensor until fully seated into the engine front cover.
10. Install crankshaft position sensor bolt.

Tighten the crankshaft position sensor bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).