Engine Timing Cover(s) - Installation

INSTALLATION










CAUTION: Crankshaft oil seal must be removed to insure correct oil pump engagement.

1. Be sure the mating surfaces of the chain case cover and cylinder block are clean and free from burrs.

NOTE: DO NOT USE SEALER ON THE TIMING COVER GASKET

2. Position the new timing cover gasket on the timing cover. Adhere the new gasket to the chain case cover, making sure that the lower edge of the gasket is 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) beyond the lower edge of the cover.
3. Rotate the crankshaft so that the oil pump drive flats are in the vertical position.
4. Position the oil pump inner rotor so that the mating flats are in the same position as the crankshaft drive flats.

CAUTION: Make sure the oil pump is engaged on the crankshaft correctly or severe damage may result.

5. Install the timing cover.

NOTE: Tighten the M10 bolts (2,4,6,) first, then the M8 (1,3,5,7).

6. Install timing chain cover bolts. Tighten the M10 bolts (2,4,6) to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) and the M8 bolts (1,3,5,7) to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).





7. Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist Service and Repair
8. Install the oil pan and structural cover Engine Oil Pan - Installation










9. Install the front crankshaft oil seal (2) Front Crankshaft Oil Seal - Installation










10. Install the crankshaft vibration damper (2) Vibration Damper - Installation
11. Install the vibration damper bolt. Tighten bolt to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).





12. Connect the oil pressure switch (1).
13. Connect the lower radiator hose.
14. Connect the heater hose.
15. Install a new oil filter (2) Engine Oil Filter - Installation.





16. Install the camshaft position (CMP) sensor Camshaft Position Sensor - Installation.





17. Install the A/C compressor (2) to the engine with three bolts (1, 3 and 4). Tighten the bolts to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.) using the following sequence:
- The upper bolt (1) at the front of the compressor.
- The lower bolt (4) at the front of the compressor.
- The bolt (3) at the rear of the compressor.





18. Install the oil level indicator tube (3) and indicator (1). Tighten the bolt (2) to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).





19. Install the generator (3) Generator - Installation.





20. Install the power steering pump (1). Tighten pump mounting bolts (2) to 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.).





21. Install the water pump pulley (2) on the water pump hub (1). Install the bolts and tighten to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).










22. Install the belt tensioner (6) and accessory drive belt (8) Accessory Drive Idler Pulley - Installation.





23. Install the air cleaner housing assembly and hose (1) Air Cleaner Body - Installation.
24. Fill the engine crankcase with the proper oil to the correct level Service and Repair.
25. Fill the cooling system Service and Repair.
26. Connect the negative battery cable and tighten nut to 5 Nm (45 in. lbs.).