Installation

1. Clean and inspect all parts before installation. Clean gasket material and dirt from oil pan, cylinder block and front cover.

Timing Chain And Sprocket Installation:

2. Slide both sprockets and timing chain onto the camshaft and crankshaft with timing marks aligned. Install camshaft bolt and washer and tighten to 40-51 ft. lbs. (55-70 Nm). Apply oil to timing chain and sprockets after installation.
NOTE: The camshaft bolt has a drilled oil passage in it for timing chain lubrication. If damaged DO NOT replace with standard bolt.
3. Position oil pan gasket and install oil pan using Gasket and Seal Contact Adhesive D7AZ-19B508-A (ESR-M11P17-A and ESE-M2G52-A) or equivalent, to hold in place. Apply a bead or RTV on the gap at the cylinder block.
4. Apply Oil Resistant Sealer B5A-19554-A or equivalent, to a new front cover gasket and position gasket into front cover.
5. Position the front cover on the engine taking care not to damage front seal.
6. Ensure cover is installed over alignment dowels.
7. Bolt front cover to engine and tighten to 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm). Ensure oil pan seal is not damaged or moved.
8. If front cover seal is damaged or worn, replace seal with a new one. Install seal using Front Cover Seal Installer T70P-6B070-A or equivalent.
9. Install water pump.
10. Install crankshaft pulley, damper and front seal as outlined.
11. Fill crankcase with the correct viscosity and amount of engine oil.
12. Fill and bleed cooling system.