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Engine Front Cover: Installation

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  1. NOTE: The Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) variable force solenoid pins must be fully depressed to avoid interference with the VCT  valve tips when installing the engine front cover. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the engine.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    Fully depress the VCT  variable force solenoid pins.

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  2. NOTE: The engine front cover must be installed and all fasteners final tightened within 5 minutes of applying the sealer. If this cannot be accomplished, install the engine front cover and tighten fasteners 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) within 5 minutes of applying the sealer. All of the fasteners must then be final tightened within 1 hour of applying the sealer. If this time limit is exceeded, all sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

    Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the cylinder head-to-cylinder block joints and the oil pan-to-cylinder block joints as illustrated.

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  3. NOTE: Make sure that the engine front cover gaskets are in place on the engine front cover before installation.

    Using new gaskets, position the engine front cover onto the dowels.

    • Install the 13 engine front cover bolts, 2 stud bolts, the 2 oil pan-to-engine front cover bolts and the 2 oil pan-to-engine front cover stud bolts finger-tight.
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  4. NOTE: The engine front cover must be installed and all fasteners final tightened within 5 minutes of applying the sealer. If this cannot be accomplished, install the engine front cover and tighten fasteners 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) within 5 minutes of applying the sealer. All of the fasteners must then be final tightened within 1 hour of applying the sealer. If this time limit is exceeded, all sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

    Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown below in 2 stages.

    • Stage 1: Tighten bolts 1-15 to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) and bolts 16-19 to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten bolts 1-15 an additional 60 degrees and bolts 16-19 an additional 45 degrees.
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  5. Using a 10 mm Hex Bit, rotate the engine front cover jackscrew into contact with the oil filter adapter to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
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  6. Install the engine front cover-to-oil filter adapter bolt and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) plus an additional 60 degrees.
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  7. Position the wiring harness and install the wiring harness retainer to the oil pan stud bolt.
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  8. Attach the starter motor wiring harness retainer to the oil pan.
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  9. Install the transmission cooler line bracket and the nut to the engine front cover stud bolt.
    • Tighten to 13 Nm (115 lb-in).
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  10. Install the oil drain gutter and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
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  11. Install the skid plate and the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  12. NOTE: Lubricate the engine front cover bore and the crankshaft front oil seal inner lip with clean engine oil.

    Using the Front Crank Seal and Damper Installer and the Front Cover Oil Seal Installer (plate only), install the crankshaft front oil seal.

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  13. NOTE: If not secured within 5 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

    Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the Woodruff key slot in the crankshaft pulley.

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  14. Lubricate the crankshaft pulley sealing surface with clean engine oil prior to installation.
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  15. Using the Front Crank Seal and Damper Installer and the Front Cover Oil Seal Installer (plate only), install the crankshaft pulley.
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  16. Using the Strap Wrench, install a new crankshaft pulley bolt and the original washer, tighten the bolt in 4 stages:
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 140 Nm (103 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Loosen 360 degrees.
    • Stage 3: Tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb-ft).
    • Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
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  17. Install the generator and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
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  18. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and bolt.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
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  19. Attach the wiring harness retainer to the engine front cover stud bolt.
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  20. Install the ground wire and nut to the engine front cover stud bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
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  21. Connect the throttle body and EVAP  purge valve electrical connectors.
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  22. NOTE: Lubricate the new coolant pump O-ring seal with clean engine coolant.

    Using a new O-ring seal, install the coolant pump and the 4 bolts.

    • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in) plus an additional 60 degrees.
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  23. Install the coolant pump pulley and the 4 bolts.
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  24. Connect the heater hose.
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  25. NOTE: Lubricate the new thermostat housing O-ring seal with clean engine coolant.

    Using a new thermostat housing O-ring seal, install the upper radiator hose T-connector/thermostat housing assembly and clamp.

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  26. Install the 2 thermostat housing bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
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  27. Connect the degas coolant hose and clamp.
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  28. Connect the lower radiator hose and clamp to the thermostat housing assembly.
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  29. Install the accessory drive and A/C  compressor belts. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
  30. Tighten the 4 coolant pump pulley bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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  31. Install the RH and LH valve covers. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - RH  and VALVE COVER - LH .
  32. Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil.
  33. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  34. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  35. After completing the repairs, use the scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure following the on-screen instructions.
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