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Front Cover Installation

Fig 1: Engine Front Cover (With Tightening Sequence)
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Front Cover Installation

Callout Component Name
1 Engine Front Cover

Procedure

  1. Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
  2. Apply a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead of RTV sealant on the engine front cover as shown (a). Apply a 5 mm (0.197 in) bead of RTV sealant on the engine front cover as shown (b). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
  3. Connect the oil pump flow control valve harness connector after installing the engine front cover.
NOTE:

Install and align the front cover within 10 minutes of applying the sealer.
2 Engine Front Cover Bolt - M8 x 1.25 x 50.7
CAUTION:

The longer engine front cover bolts must be installed in the correct location. Failure to install the bolts in the correct location may result in a fluid leak or damage to the cylinder bore, engine block, or coolant passages.

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Procedure 
Tighten the engine front cover bolts in the sequence shown.
Tighten 
25 N.m (18 lb ft)
3 Engine Front Cover Bolt - M8 x 1.25 x 30.7
Procedure 
Tighten the engine front cover bolts in the sequence shown.
Tighten 
25 N.m (18 lb ft)
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