Timing Cover: Service and Repair

Engine Front Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement Service and Repair.
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. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement Engine Mount Replacement.
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. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement Engine Mount Replacement.




4. Position and install the engine front cover.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

5. Install the engine front cover bolts

Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

6. Install the long water pump bolt (1) and tighten 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 Nm (33 lb ft).

9. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement Service and Repair.