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68. Engine Front Cover Gasket Installation




Engine Front Cover Gasket Installation

1. Clean the sealing surfaces and remove all remains of old sealing compound material.





Note: The thickness of the sealing bead should be 2 mm (0.0787 in).

2. Apply sealing compound to the shown areas (1) and (2). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.





Note: Mind the guide sleeves.

3. Install the engine front cover gasket (1).

4. Install the timing chain. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain Installation 69. Camshaft Timing Chain Installation.

Note: The complete installation procedure should not take longer than 10 minutes.

5. Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Installation 70. Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Installation.

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