Timing Cover: Service and Repair

Engine Front Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling Service and Repair.
2. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement Service and Repair.






3. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor. Refer to Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement Service and Repair.
4. Remove the lower front cover bolts.
5. Lower the vehicle.






6. Remove the engine mount . Refer to Engine Mount Replacement [1][2]Engine Mount Replacement.
7. Remove the engine mount bracket support.
8. Remove the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement Service and Repair.
9. Loosen water pump pulley bolts.
10. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement Service and Repair.
11. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement Service and Repair.
12. Remove water pump pulley bolts and pulley.
13. Remove the thermostat bypass pipe. Refer to Thermostat Bypass Pipes Replacement .
14. Remove the lower radiator hose to coolant outlet housing.






15. Remove the upper front cover bolts (2).
16. Remove the front cover.
17. Remove the front cover oil seal.
18. Clean the mating surfaces of the following items:
- The front cover
- The oil pan
- The cylinder block
19. Clean the sealing surfaces using degreaser.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the front cover gasket.






2. Place the front cover on the engine.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the medium length cover bolts (2).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 55 Nm (41 lb ft).

4. Install the lower radiator hose to coolant housing.
5. Install the thermostat bypass pipe . Refer to Thermostat Bypass Pipes Replacement .
6. Raise the vehicle.
7. Install the front cover lower bolts (1).

Tighten
- Tighten the front cover small bolts (1) to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).
- Tighten the front cover large bolts (2) to 55 Nm (41 lb ft).






8. Install the CKP sensor. Refer to Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement Service and Repair.
9. Install crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement Service and Repair.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement Service and Repair.
12. Install the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement Service and Repair.
13. Install water pump pulley and bolts.
14. Install drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement Service and Repair.






15. Install the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement [1][2]Engine Mount Replacement.

Tighten
Tighten water pump pulley bolts to 25 Nm (19 lb ft).

16. Install oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement Service and Repair.
17. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling Service and Repair.