Timing Cover: Service and Repair
Engine Front Cover Replacement
Special Tools
J-37228 - Seal Cutter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Special Tools).
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the water pump assembly. Refer to Water Pump Replacement Water Pump Replacement.
2. Remove the fan bracket pulley. Refer to Fan Pulley Replacement (Fan Pulley Replacement).
3. Remove the oil filler tube. Refer to Oil Filler Tube Replacement (Oil Filler Tube Replacement).
4. Remove the upper oil pan. Refer to Upper Oil Pan Replacement (Upper Oil Pan Replacement).
5. Remove the crankshaft position sensor. Refer to Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Remove the engine front cover bolts (3, 4).
7. Remove the engine wiring harness clip (2).
8. Separate the engine front cover from the cylinder block using J-37228 - cutter.
9. Remove the engine front cover (1).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the relief valve O-ring (1) to the engine front cover.
2. Lubricate the O-ring with engine oil.
3. Apply a 2-3 mm (0.079-0.118 in) wide and 0.5-1.5 mm (0.02-0.06 in) high bead of sealant to the mating surfaces of the engine front cover. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers).
4. Install the engine front cover (1).
5. Install the engine wiring harness clip (2).
6. Install the engine front cover bolts (3, 4).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
7. Tighten the engine front cover bolts (1, 2) in the sequence shown to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
8. Install the crankshaft position sensor. Refer to Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Install the upper oil pan. Refer to Upper Oil Pan Replacement (Upper Oil Pan Replacement).
10. Install the oil filler tube. Refer to Oil Filler Tube Replacement (Oil Filler Tube Replacement).
11. Install the fan bracket pulley. Refer to Fan Pulley Replacement (Fan Pulley Replacement).
12. Install the water pump assembly. Refer to Water Pump Replacement Water Pump Replacement.