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65. Engine Front Cover Installation




Engine Front Cover Installation





Note:
If the composite engine front cover is removed do not reinstall the used engine front cover.

1. Install the NEW engine front cover.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the engine front cover bolts and tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb in).





Note:
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 10 Nm (89 lb in).





Note:
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 and tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb in).