Timing Cover: Service and Repair

Engine Front Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement (Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement).
3. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the engine front cover bolts.




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




6. Remove and discard the engine front cover gasket.

Installation Procedure




1. Position and install a NEW engine front cover gasket to the dowel pins.




2. Position and install the engine front cover.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the engine front cover to water pump bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




4. Install the engine front cover bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

5. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement (Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement).
7. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement (Service and Repair).