Timing Cover: Service and Repair

Engine Front Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the crankshaft 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.
8. Remove the front engine mount bracket.

Installation Procedure

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

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

5. Install the engine front cover bolts.

Tighten the engine front cover bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

6. Install the water pump bolt.

Tighten the water pump bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

7. Install the idler pulley.

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

8. Install the drive belt tensioner.
9. Install the drive belt tensioner bolts.

Tighten the drive belt tensioner bolts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

10. Install the crankshaft balancer.