Timing Cover: Service and Repair

Engine Front Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7, LZE, LZ4, LZ9) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill).
3. Remove the engine mount bracket, if equipped with a convertible top. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement (Convertible) Engine Mount Bracket ReplacementEngine Mount Bracket Replacement (Coupe) Engine Mount Bracket Replacement.
4. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement Service and Repair.
5. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement Service and Repair.
6. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement Service and Repair.
7. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement Service and Repair.
8. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the engine front cover. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LZE, LZ4, LZ9) Radiator Outlet Hose ReplacementRadiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LY7) Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement.
9. Remove the water pump from the engine front cover. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (LE5 and LE9) Service and RepairWater Pump Replacement (LZ4 and LZ9) Service and Repair.
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. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (LE5 and LE9) Service and RepairWater Pump Replacement (LZ4 and LZ9) Service and Repair.

Installation Procedure

1. If removed install the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (LE5 and LE9) Service and RepairWater Pump Replacement (LZ4 and LZ9) Service and Repair.
2. If removed, install the drive belt shield.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install the drive belt shield bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




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




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 Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.




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

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

9. Install the radiator outlet hose to the engine front cover. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LZE, LZ4, LZ9) Radiator Outlet Hose ReplacementRadiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LY7) Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement.
10. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement Service and Repair.
11. Install the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement Service and Repair.
12. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement Service and Repair.
13. Install the engine mount bracket, if equipped with a convertible top. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement (Convertible) Engine Mount Bracket ReplacementEngine Mount Bracket Replacement (Coupe) Engine Mount Bracket Replacement.
14. Fill the crankcase with new engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement Service and Repair.
15. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7, LZE, LZ4, LZ9) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill).
16. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.