Engine Front Cover: Installation

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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.

Fig 2: Locating Guide Studs

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Install the guide studs.
Apply a bead of sealant at the seam where the crankcase and the lower crankcase meet.

Fig 3: Identifying Sealant Specifications
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Install a new engine front cover gasket.

Fig 4: Locating Engine Front Cover Gasket
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Install the engine front cover and bolts.
- Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Engine Front Cover Bolts
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Install the oil pump. For additional information, refer to OIL PUMP .
Install the battery cable bracket and nut.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Battery Cable Bracket Nut
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NOTE: Install a new O-ring seal on the coolant pump.

If removed, install the coolant pump and bolts.
- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 7: Locating Coolant Pump Bolts
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If removed, install the coolant pump pulley and bolts.
- Tighten to 31 Nm (23 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Coolant Pump Pulley Bolts
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If removed, install the accessory drive idler pulleys and bolts.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 9: Locating Accessory Drive Idler Pulley Bolt
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Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 10: Identifying Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bolts
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Position back the power steering pump and install the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 11: Locating Power Steering Pump Bolts
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Connect the lower radiator coolant hose.

Fig 12: Locating Lower Radiator Hose
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Connect the heater hose at the front cover.

Fig 13: Identifying Clamp And Heater Hose
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NOTE: Install a new O-ring seal.

If removed, install the thermostat housing and stud bolts.
- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 14: Locating Thermostat Housing Stud Bolts
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Install the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .