Timing Cover: Service and Repair

Engine Front Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LY7, LZ4, LZ9 Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47716 Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (LE5 Static Fill) .
3. Remove the engine mount bracket, if equipped with a convertible top.
4. Remove the drive belt tensioner.
5. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
6. Remove the oil pan.
7. Remove the crankshaft balancer.
8. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the engine front cover.
9. Remove the water pump from the engine front cover.
10. Remove the CKP sensor wiring harness bracket.




11. Remove the engine front cover bolts (1, 2, 3).
12. Remove the engine front cover.




13. Remove the engine front cover gasket.
14. Clean and inspect the engine front cover.
15. If replacing the engine front cover, remove the drive belt shield bolt and the drive belt shield.
16. If replacing the engine front cover, remove the water pump.

Installation Procedure

1. If removed install the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (LE5) Water Pump Replacement (LZ4/LZ9) .
2. If removed, install the drive belt shield.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

3. Install the drive belt shield bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




4. Apply sealant to both sides of the lower tabs of the engine front cover gasket. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants .




5. Install the engine front cover gasket.
6. Install the engine front cover.




7. Apply sealer to the bolts in the locations pointed out in the graphic. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants .




8. Install the engine front cover bolts (1, 2, and 3).

* Tighten the small engine front cover bolts (1) to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
* Tighten the large engine front cover bolts (2, 3) to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).

9. Install the radiator outlet hose to the engine front cover.
10. Install the crankshaft balancer.
11. Install the oil pan.
12. Install the drive belt tensioner.
13. Install the engine mount bracket, if equipped with a convertible top.
14. Fill the crankcase with new engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
15. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LY7, LZ4, LZ9 Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47716 Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (LE5 Static Fill) .
16. Connect the negative battery cable.