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Timing Cover: Service and Repair



Engine Front Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the crankshaft balancer.
2. Remove the drive belt tensioner bolt.
3. Remove the drive belt tensioner.




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




5. Remove the remaining engine front cover bolts.
6. Remove the engine front cover.




7. If the engine front cover gasket is damaged perform the following steps:
8. Remove the engine mount.
9. Remove and discard the engine front gasket.

Installation Procedure




1. If the engine front cover was damaged perform the following steps, otherwise proceed to step 4.
2. Position and install a NEW engine front cover gasket to the dowel pins.
3. Install the engine mount.




4. Position and install the engine front cover.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

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

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




6. Install the engine front cover bolts.

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




7. Install the drive belt tensioner.
8. Install the drive belt tensioner bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

9. Install the crankshaft balancer.


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