Engine Front Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J 28467-360 Engine Support Fixture Adapter
- J 28467-380 Engine Lift Hook

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain and recover the coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
3. Remove the coolant surge tank. Refer to Surge Tank Replacement in Cooling System.
4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
5. Install the J 28467-360.
6. Remove the upper fasteners from the front cover.
7. Remove the engine mount assembly. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement.





8. Remove the engine mounting bracket adapter.
9. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
10. Remove the right front wheel and the tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
11. Remove the right splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Wheelhouse.
12. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement.





13. Remove the lower front cover fasteners.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Remove the front cover and the gasket.
16. Inspect the front cover gasket. Replace the gasket if it is damaged.

Installation Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J 28467-360 Engine Support Fixture Adapter
- J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter





1. Install the front cover gasket. The gasket is reusable and does not require sealer.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the upper front cover fasteners.
^ Tighten the fasteners to 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.).
3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Install the remaining front cover fasteners.
^ Tighten the fasteners to 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.).
5. Lubricate the front oil seal and the sealing surface of the crankshaft balancer with Chassis Grease GM P/N 1051344 or equivalent.
6. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement.
7. Install the right splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Wheelhouse.
8. Install the right front wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
9. Lower the vehicle.





10. Install the engine mounting bracket adapter.

Notice: This bolt is designed to permanently stretch when tightened. The correct part number fastener must be used to replace this type of fastener. Do not use a bolt that is stronger in this application. If the correct bolt is not used, the parts will not be tightened correctly. The system or the components may be damaged.

Important: These bolts must be replaced with new bolts anytime they are removed.

11. Install the engine mounting bracket adapter bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.) + 60 degrees. Use the J 36660-A.
12. Install the engine mount assembly. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement.
13. Remove the J 28467-400 Engine Lift Hook and the J 28467-360.
14. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
15. Install the coolant surge tank. Refer to Surge Tank Replacement in Cooling System.
16. Add coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
17. Connect the negative battery cable.