Timing Cover: Service and Repair

Engine Front Cover Replacement
1. Remove the crankcase balancer.

3. Remove the idler pulley.

4. Remove the engine front cover to water pump bolt.

5. Remove the remaining engine front cover bolts.
6. Remove the engine front cover.
7. If the engine front cover gasket is damaged, remove the front engine mount.

Installation Procedure

1. If removed, install a new engine front cover gasket.
2. Install the front engine mount.
3. Install the engine front cover.

4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the engine front cover bolts.
^ Tighten the engine front cover bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

5. Install the water pump bolt.
^ Tighten the water pump bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

6. Install the idler pulley.
^ Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

7. Install the drive belt tensioner.
8. Install the drive belt tensioner bolts.
^ Tighten the drive belt tensioner bolts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the crankcase balancer.