Installation Procedure
- Clean all sealing surfaces.
- NOTE:
- Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
- The engine front lower cover sealing surface must be free of contamination prior to applying the sealer.
- Install and align the engine front lower cover to engine block within 10 minutes of applying the sealer.
- The engine front lower cover must be fastened to final torque specification within 15 minutes of applying the sealer.
Apply approximately a 4 mm (0.16 in) thick bead of sealant (1) to the engine front cover. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
Install EN-52440 Crankshaft Oil Seal Ring Guide Front (2) to the crankshaft.
- Install the engine front cover (1) backwards using the 2 tabs to size the seal.
Remove the engine front cover (1) after seal is sized.
- Install - EN-52483 Guide Pins (2)
- Engine Front Cover (1) - Install
- EN-52440 Crankshaft Oil Seal Ring Guide Front - Remove (3)
Remove the EN-52483 Guide Pins (2).
- Engine Front Cover Bolt (1) - Install and hand tighten [9x]
- Engine Front Cover Bolt (1) - Tighten in sequence [9x] - Fastener Specifications
Crankshaft Balancer (2) - Install
- Crankshaft Balancer Bolt (1) - Install NEW and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- NOTE:
The timing pin (3) is installed into the flexplate for engine timing procedures, it can be damaged if torque is applied to the flexplate with the timing pin engaged. The timing pin must be placed in the retracted position using the handle (1) and twisting to locked position. The slide part (4) to be installed to the flex plate when torque is applied to the flexplate or crankshaft balancer bolt.
EN-52476 Flywheel Lock and Alignment Tool (2) - Remove
Starter (3) - Install
- Starter Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Starter Stud (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Auxiliary Generator Battery Jumper Cable (2) - Install
- Battery Positive Cable Nut (1) @ Starter Solenoid - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Electrical Connector (1) - Connect
Auxiliary Generator Battery Jumper Cable (3) - Install
- Battery Negative Cable Nut (1) @ Starter Stud - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (2) - Engage [2x]
- Lower the vehicle.
Accessory Drive Primary Belt (1) - Install
Use a suitable tool to rotate the drive belt tensioner (1) counterclockwise and hold.
- Slowly release tension on the drive belt tensioner.
Oil Level Indicator Tube Seal (2) - Install NEW
- Oil Level Indicator Tube (1) - Install
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bracket Bolt (2) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Electrical Connector (1) @ Oil Level Indicator (3) - Clip
- Oil Level Indicator (1) - Install
Intake Manifold Cover (1) @ Upper Intake Manifold Bracket (2) - Install
- NOTE:
Ensure the engine sight shield retainers fully engage the intake manifold cover studs.
Push down on the front of the intake manifold cover (1) engaging the intake manifold cover retainers to the intake manifold cover studs.
- Install the oil fill cap.
- Connect the battery. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
Refer to Fastener Caution