Engine Front Cover: Installation
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- Install the CKP sensor and the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
- Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant along the cylinder head-to-cylinder block surface and the oil pan-to-cylinder block surface, at the locations shown.
- Install a new engine front cover gasket on the engine front cover. Position the engine front cover onto the dowels. Install the fasteners finger tight.
- Tighten the engine front cover fasteners in the sequence shown in 2 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten fasteners 1 through 15 to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Stage 2: Tighten fasteners 6 and 7 to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Item Part Number Description 1 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 50 2 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 50 3 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 50 4 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 50 5 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 50 6 N808529 Stud, Hex Head Pilot, M10 x 1.5 x 1.5 x 103 7 N808529 Stud, Hex Head Pilot, M10 x 1.5 x 1.5 x 103 8 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 50 9 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 50 10 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 50 11 N806177 Bolt, Hex Flange Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 50 12 W709573 Stud and Washer, Hex Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 94 13 W709573 Stud and Washer, Hex Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 94 14 W709573 Stud and Washer, Hex Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 94 15 W706605 Bolt, Hex Head Pilot, M8 x 1.25 x 56 - Loosely install the bolts, then tighten the bolts in 2 stages, in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
- Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
- Position the power steering pump assembly and install the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
- Using the special tool, install a new O-ring seal on the pressure line fitting.
- Connect the power steering pressure tube.
- Tighten to 65 N.m (48 lb-ft).
- Using the special tool, install the power steering pump pulley.
- Position the power steering pressure hose support bracket and install the nut.
- Tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
- Position the transmission cooler tube support bracket and install the nut.
- Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
- Using a new O-ring seal, install the RH CMP sensor and the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
- Connect the RH CMP sensor electrical connector.
- Install the LH radio ignition interference capacitor and the nut.
- Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
- Using a new O-ring seal, install the LH CMP sensor and the bolt.
- Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
- Connect the LH CMP sensor electrical connector.
- Install the RH radio ignition interference capacitor and the nut.
- Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
- Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
- Install the coolant pump pulley and the 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
- Install the 3 accessory drive idler pulleys and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
- Lubricate the engine front cover and the crankshaft seal inner lip with clean engine oil.
- Using the special tools, install a new crankshaft front seal into the engine front cover.
- Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the Woodruff key slot on the crankshaft pulley.
- Use the special tool to install the crankshaft pulley.
- Tighten the new crankshaft pulley bolt in 4 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 90 N.m (66 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Loosen 360 degrees.
- Stage 3: Tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb-ft).
- Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
- Rotate the tensioner clockwise and install the accessory drive belt.
- Install the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - RH in this article.
- Install the LH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - LH in this article.
- Install the engine cooling fan. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
- Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil.
CAUTION:
Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
NOTE:
If the engine front cover is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
NOTE:
Make sure that the engine front cover gasket is in place on the engine front cover before installation.
Fig 1: Applying Bead Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant Along Cylinder Head-To-Cylinder Block Surface And Oil Pan-To-Cylinder Block Surface
NOTE:
Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil prior to installation.
NOTE:
Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil prior to installation.
NOTE:
If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface prep and silicone gasket remover. Follow the directions on the packaging. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.