Timing Cover: Service and Repair
Engine Front Cover ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the oil pan.
3. Remove the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor.
4. Remove the lower front cover bolts (1).
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove the engine mount.
7. Remove the engine mount bracket support.
8. Remove the power steering pump.
9. Loosen water pump pulley bolts.
10. Remove drive belt.
11. Remove the drive belt tensioner.
12. Remove water pump pulley bolts and pulley.
13. Remove the Thermostat bypass pipe.
14. Remove the lower radiator hose to coolant outlet housing.
15. Remove the upper front cover bolts (2).
16. Remove the front cover.
17. Remove the front cover oil seal.
18. Clean the mating surfaces of the following items:
18.1. The front cover
18.2. The oil pan
18.3. The cylinder block
19. Clean the sealing surfaces using degreaser.
Installation Procedure
Important: Do not damage the sealing surfaces.
1. Install the front cover gasket.
2. Install the front cover oil seal.
3. Place the front cover on the engine.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the upper 2 front cover bolts (2).
^ Tighten the front cover (upper) bolts to 21 Nm (115 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the lower radiator hose to coolant housing.
6. Install the thermostat bypass pipe.
7. Raise the vehicle.
8. Install the front cover (lower) bolts (1).
^ Tighten the front cover (small) bolts (1) to 21 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the front cover (large) bolts (2) to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the CKP sensor.
10. Install crankshaft balancer.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Install the drive belt tensioner.
13. Install the power steering pump.
14. Install water pump pulley and bolts.
15. Install drive belt.
16. Install the engine mount.
^ Tighten water pump pulley bolts to 25 Nm (19 ft. lbs.).
17. Install oil pan.
18. Fill the cooling system.