Engine Front Cover: Installation

All vehicles 

1. If removed, install the front cover crankcase dowels into the cylinder block.
Fig 1: Identifying Front Cover Crankcase Dowels
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NOTE: Use guide studs to aid in installation. Studs must be fabricated locally.
2. Install the guide studs.
Fig 2: Guide Studs
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3. Apply a bead of sealant at the seam where the crankcase and the lower crankcase meet.
Fig 3: Seam At Crankcase And Lower Crankcase
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4. Install a new engine front cover gasket.
Fig 4: Engine Front Cover Gasket
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5. Install the 17 engine front cover and bolts.
   • Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 5: Locating Engine Front Cover Bolts
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6. Install the oil pump. For additional information, refer to Oil Pump .
NOTE: Install a new O-ring seal on the coolant pump pulley.
7. If removed, install the coolant pump and 4 bolts.
   • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
Fig 6: Locating Coolant Pump Bolts
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8. If removed, install the coolant pump pulley and 4 bolts.
   • Tighten to 31 Nm (23 lb-ft).
Fig 7: Identifying Coolant Pump Pulley Bolts
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Vehicles with single generator 

9. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and 2 bolts.
   • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 8: Identifying Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bolts
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All vehicles 

10. Install the lower radiator coolant hose.
Fig 9: Identifying Lower Radiator Hose Clamp
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11. Position the power steering pump and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 10: Identifying Power Steering Pump Bolts
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12. Install the LH fan stator stand-off.
    • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Fig 11: Identifying LH Fan Stator Stand-Off
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13. Install the 2 power steering pump upper mounting bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 12: Identifying Power Steering Pump Upper Mounting Bolts
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14. Connect the engine coolant fill hose and tighten the clamp.
Fig 13: Engine Coolant Fill Hose & Clamp
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NOTE: The nut behind the pulley is accessed through one of the holes in the pulley.
15. Position the coolant hose shield and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
Fig 14: Coolant Hose Shield & Nuts
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16. Install the accessory drive idler pulleys and bolts, as needed.
    • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Fig 15: Identifying Idler Pulley Bolt
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NOTE: Install a new O-ring seal.
17. If removed, install the thermostat housing and 2 stud bolts.
    • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
Fig 16: Identifying Thermostat Housing Stud Bolts
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18. Position back the fuel line retaining bracket and install the nut.
Fig 17: Identifying Fuel Line Retaining Bracket Nut
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19. Install the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Intake Manifold .