Engine Front Cover Installation

Important:  Once the composite engine front cover is removed. DO NOT reinstall the engine front cover. Always install a NEW engine front cover.

1. Install the NEW engine front cover.
   NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the engine front cover bolts.
   Fig 1: Installing Engine Front Cover Bolts

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   Tighten 

   Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

   Important:  DO NOT reuse the original crankshaft position sensor seal, O-ring. When installing the crankshaft position sensor be sure the crankshaft position sensor is fully seated and held stationary in the engine front cover crankshaft position sensor bore. A crankshaft position sensor that is not completely seated will cock in the engine front cover and may result in erratic engine operation.

3. Lubricate the NEW crankshaft position sensor seal O-ring, with clean engine oil.
4. Install the NEW crankshaft position sensor seal, O-ring, onto the crankshaft position sensor.
   Fig 2: Installing New Crankshaft Position Sensor Seal

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5. Install crankshaft position sensor until fully seated into the engine front cover.
6. Install crankshaft position sensor bolt.
   Fig 3: Installing Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt

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   Tighten 

   Tighten the crankshaft position sensor bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).