Timing Cover: Service and Repair

Engine Front Cover Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the oil pan.





3. Remove the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor.
4. Remove the lower front cover bolts.
5. Lower the vehicle.





6. Remove the engine mount.
7. Remove the engine mount bracket support.
8. Remove the power steering pump.
9. Loosen water pump pulley bolts.
10. Remove the drive belt.
11. Remove the drive belt tensioner.
12. Remove water pump pulley bolts and pulley.
13. Remove the thermostat bypass pipe.
14. Remove the lower radiator hose to coolant outlet housing.





15. Remove the upper front cover bolts (2).
16. Remove the front cover.
17. Remove the front cover oil seal.
18. Clean the mating surfaces of the following items:
^ The front cover
^ The oil pan
^ The cylinder block

19. Clean the sealing surfaces using degreaser.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the front cover gasket.





2. Place the front cover on the engine.

3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the medium length cover bolts (2).
Tighten the bolts to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the lower radiator hose to coolant housing.
5. Install the thermostat bypass pipe.
6. Raise the vehicle.
7. Install the front cover lower bolts (1).
^ Tighten the front cover small bolts (1) to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the front cover large bolts (2) to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).





8. Install the CKP sensor.
9. Install crankshaft balancer.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Install the drive belt tensioner.
12. Install the power steering pump.
13. Install water pump pulley and bolts.
14. Install drive belt.





15. Install the engine mount.
Tighten water pump pulley bolts to 25 Nm (19 ft. lbs.).
16. Install oil pan.
17. Fill the cooling system.