Engine Front Cover Gasket Installation

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Clean the sealing surfaces and remove all remains of old sealing compound material.

Fig 1: Sealing Compound Application Areas

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NOTE: The thickness of the sealing bead should be 2 mm (0.0787 in).

Apply sealing compound to the shown areas (1) and (2). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

Fig 2: Engine Front Cover Gasket

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NOTE: Mind the guide sleeves.

Install the engine front cover gasket (1).
Install the timing chain. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain Installation .

NOTE: The complete installation procedure should not take longer than 10 minutes.

Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Installation .