Timing Cover: Service and Repair

Engine Front Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture (Engine Support Fixture).
4. Remove the engine mount and bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement (Engine Mount Bracket Replacement).




5. Remove the engine front cover to water pump bolt.




6. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
7. Remove the engine front cover bolts.
8. Remove the engine front cover.




9. Remove and discard the engine front cover gasket.

Installation Procedure




1. Install a NEW engine front cover gasket to the dowel pins.
2. Install the engine front cover.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the engine front cover bolts and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
4. Lower the vehicle.




5. Install the engine front cover to water pump bolt and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




6. Position the engine mount and bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement (Engine Mount Bracket Replacement).
7. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture (Engine Support Fixture).
8. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement (Service and Repair).