Cylinder Head Front Cover
REMOVAL - CYLINDER HEAD FRONT COVER1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove engine cover.
3. Remove cylinder head cover.
4. Remove timing chain tensioner.
WARNING: NO FIRE, OPEN FLAMES OR SMOKING. SERVICE VEHICLE IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS AND AVOID IGNITION SOURCES. RISK OF POISONING FROM INHALING AND SWALLOWING FUEL. RISK OF INJURY FROM SKIN AND EYE CONTACT WITH FUEL. POUR FUELS ONLY INTO SUITABLE AND APPROPRIATELY MARKED CONTAINERS. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN HANDLING FUEL.
5. Remove vacuum pump.
6. Remove bolts attaching front cover.
NOTE: Lower portion of front cover is sealed with RTV sealant. Carefully tug at front cover until it loosens from cylinder head.
7. Raise locking pawl of top guide rail and remove cylinder head front cover (Fig. 16).
NOTE: Dowel pins are use as a guide during assembly and must remain in the proper position to assure a good sealing surface.
INSTALLATION - CYLINDER HEAD FRONT COVER
NOTE: Thoroughly clean all mating surfaces with appropriate solvents to assure that no grease or oil is present during reassembly.
NOTE: Dowel pins are used as a guide during assembly and must remain in the proper position to assure a good sealing surface.
1. Apply sealant to the marked surfaces with a bead thickness of 1.5 ± 0.5 mm (Fig. 18).
NOTE: Install front cover of cylinder head within 10 minutes after applying sealant. Do not spread sealing bead.
2. Raise locking pawl of top guide rail and guide front cover onto guide pins.
3. Install bolts attaching front cover (Fig. 16) Tighten bolts to 14 Nm (124 inch lbs.).
WARNING: NO FIRE, OPEN FLAMES OR SMOKING. REMOVE SOURCES OF IGNITION FROM THE AREA. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN HANDLING FUEL. RISK OF POISONING FROM INHALING AND SWALLOWING FUEL. RISK OF INJURY FROM SKIN AND EYE CONTACT WITH FUEL. POUR FUELS ONLY INTO SUITABLE AND APPROPRIATELY MARKED CONTAINERS.
4. Install vacuum pump.
NOTE: Timing chain tensioner must be installed with a new gasket.
5. Install timing chain tensioner.
6. Connect negative battery cable.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE ENGINE IS OPERATING. DO NOT STAND IN A DIRECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR HANDS NEAR THE PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHES.
7. Start the engine and inspect for leaks. Care must be taken to observe the fuel system warning.