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Front Chain Cover

Front Chain Cover





REMOVAL

NOTE: Perform the work with the engine installed to body when replacing a single part.

1) Remove the V-belts.
2) Remove the crank pulley.
3) Remove the bolts which install oil pipe (RH) onto the front chain cover.
4) Remove the front chain cover.

NOTE: Chain cover installation bolt has three different sizes. To prevent the confusion in installation, keep these bolts on container individually.





INSTALLATION
1) Remove the used liquid gasket from mating surface, and degrease it.
2) Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of front chain cover.

NOTE: Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.





3) Install the front chain cover. Temporarily tighten the bolts.

CAUTION: Do not install the bolts in wrong place.





4) Tighten the bolts in the numerical order as shown in the figure.

Front Chain Cover:





5) Tighten the bolts which install oil pipe (RH) onto the front chain cover.
Tightening torque: 6.4 N-m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
6) Install the crank pulley.
7) Install the V-belts.

INSPECTION
Check the cover surface for scratch and damage. Check for oil leakage on cover mating surface and installation part of crank pulley.