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Engine Front Cover Replacement (Unit Repair)






REMOVAL
1. Remove the crankshaft balancer.
2. Remove the water pump.
3. Loosen the oil pan.





4. Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
5. Remove the front cover bolts.

NOTE: Use care when removing the front cover from the front of the oil pan seal.

6. Remove the front cover.
7. Clean the varnish and the sludge buildup from the front cover area.


INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Any time the front cover is removed, replace the front cover. If the cover that was removed is reinstalled, oil leaks may develop.

1. Use care when engaging the front of the oil pan seal with the bottom of the front cover.
2. Lubricate the front of the oil pan seal with engine oil to aid reassembly.
3. Install the new front cover.
4. Install the front cover bolts.
^ Tighten the front cover to block bolts to 14 Nm (124 inch lbs.).
5. Install the crankshaft position sensor.
6. Install the oil pan.
7. Install the water pump.
8. Install the crankshaft balancer.

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