Engine Front Cover Removal / Installation - 3.0L: Installation

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Clean all sealing surfaces and position a new front cover gasket.

Fig 1: Locating Front Cover Gasket
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Position the engine front cover.

Fig 2: Locating Engine Front Cover
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Apply pipe sealant with Teflon® to the bolts to be installed in the locations shown.

Fig 3: Identifying Sealant Applying Location
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Install the front cover bolts.

Fig 4: Front Cover Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Install the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
- Install the 2 bolts.
  Tightening torque: 10 Nm {1.0 kgf-m, 89 in-lbf}
- Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
Install the oil pan. See OIL PAN BAFFLE REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 3.0L ,
Install the crankshaft front oil seal. See CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT - 3.0L , .
Connect the lower radiator hose to the coolant pump outlet.
Connect the heater hose at the coolant pump.
Position back the A/C compressor and power steering bracket and install the bolts.
Tightening torque: 47 Nm {4.8 kgf-m, 35 ft-lbf}
Position the accessory drive belt tensioner and install the bolt.
Tightening torque: 27 Nm {2.8 kgf-m, 20 ft-lbf}
Install the stud bolts to the A/C compressor mounting bracket.
Tightening torque: 47 Nm {4.8 kgf-m, 35 ft-lbf}
Position the bracket and install the nut.

Fig 5: Locating A/C Compressor Mounting Bracket Nut
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Tightening torque: 11 Nm {1.1 kgf-m, 8 ft-lbf}
Install the coolant pump pulley.

Fig 6: Installing Water Pump Pulley Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Install the fan shroud and fan. See COOLING FAN AND CLUTCH REMOVAL / INSTALLATION -- 3.0L .
Install the drive belt. See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 3.0L , .
Connect the battery.
Fill the engine with coolant and bleed the system. See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT -- 3.0L .