Timing Cover: Service and Repair

Engine Front Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Install the engine support fixture.
4. Remove the drive belt.
5. Drain the cooling system.
6. Raise and support the vehicle.
7. Remove the crankshaft balancer.
8. Remove the lower belt idler pulley.
9. Remove the engine oil pan.
11. Remove the left belt idler pulley.




12. Remove the right engine mount bracket bolts (2-4).
13. Remove the right engine mount bracket (1).
14. Remove the water pump.
15. Remove the thermostat bypass hose adapter.
16. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the engine front cover.




17. Remove the engine front cover bolts (2-4).
18. Remove the engine front cover (1).




19. Remove the engine front cover gasket (1).
20. Clean the engine block and front cover gasket sealing surfaces.

Installation Procedure




1. Apply sealer to the lower tabs of the engine front cover gasket. Uniformly apply the sealer to both sides of the gasket lower tabs with the sealant bead being no less than 5.0 mm (0.20 in) wide as shown. Torque front cover immediately after installation of sealer coated gasket.




2. Install the gasket (1) to the engine block positioning the gasket on the locating pins (2).




3. Install the engine front cover (1) to the engine block aligning the cover with the locating pins.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

4. Install the engine front cover bolts (3, 4).

Tighten the bolts to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).

5. Install the engine front cover bolts (2).

Tighten the bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

6. Install the radiator outlet hose to the engine front cover.
7. Install the thermostat bypass hose adapter.
8. Install the water pump.




9. Install the right engine mount bracket (1).
10. Install the right engine mount bracket bolts (2-4).

Tighten the bolts to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).

11. Install the engine mount bracket bolts (3).

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

12. Install the left belt idler pulley.
13. Raise and support the vehicle.
14. Install the engine oil pan.
15. Install the lower belt idler pulley.
16. Install the crankshaft balancer.
17. Lower the vehicle.
18. Install the drive belt.
19. Remove the engine support fixture.
20. Install the air cleaner assembly.
21. Connect the negative battery cable.
22. Fill the cooling system.