Timing Cover: Service and Repair

Engine Front Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the crankcase balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (Service and Repair) .




2. Remove the drive belt tensioner.
3. Remove the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair) .




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




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

* If the engine front cover gasket is damaged.
* Remove the front engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement (Service and Repair) .
* Remove the engine front cover gasket if it is damaged.




Installation Procedure





1. If removed install a new engine front cover gasket.
2. Install the front engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement (Service and Repair) .
3. Install the engine front cover.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

4. Install the engine front cover bolts.

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





5. Install the water pump bolt.

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

6. Install the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair) .




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

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

9. Install the crankcase balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (Service and Repair) .