Engine Front Cover Cleaning And Inspection
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- Do not use the crankshaft front oil seal again. Install a NEW crankshaft front oil seal during assembly.
- Do not use the front cover-to-engine block gasket again. Install a NEW gasket during assembly.
- Do not use the camshaft position (CMP) actuator magnet gasket again. Install a NEW gasket during assembly.
- Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
- Clean the cover in solvent. Remove the sealant from the cover oil pan surface. Replacing Engine Gaskets
- Dry the cover with compressed air.
- Inspect the gasket sealing surfaces (1) for excessive scratches or gouging.
- Inspect the threaded bolt holes (2, 3, and 5) for damaged threads or debris.
- Inspect the camshaft position sensor pass-thru hole and sealing surface (4) for excessive scratches or gouging.
- Inspect the oil flow control valve connector pass-thru hole and sealing surface (6) for excessive scratches or gouging.
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Refer to Safety Glasses and Compressed Air Warning .