Engine Front Cover Installation

Engine Front Cover Installation

Special Tools

EN-50820 - Front Crankshaft Seal Installer

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1. Using EN-50820 - installer, install the front crankshaft seal (1) into the engine front cover.





Note:

* The engine front cover surface must be free of contamination prior to applying the sealer.

* Install and align the cover within 20 minutes of applying the sealer.

* The cover must be fastened to final torque specification within 60 minutes of applying the sealer.

* Additional sealant is necessary to reduce the possibility of leakage where the cylinder head to engine block interface along the bead path flange on the front cover.

2. Apply a 5 mm bead of sealer directly in the flange (1) of the engine front cover perimeter mating surface. Also apply a 5 mm bead of sealer directly to the locations indicated (2). Finally, apply a 14 mm dab of sealant at the locations indicated (3). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (LCV) [1][2]Fluid Type SpecificationsAdhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (LTG) [1][2]Fluid Type Specifications.





4. Install the engine front cover (1).

5. Hand start the engine front cover bolts (2-6, 7).





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

6. Tighten the engine front cover bolts in sequence to final torque twice:

1. Tighten sequence 1-3 bolts to 58 Nm (43 lb ft).

2. Tighten sequence 4-11 bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

3. Tighten sequence 12 bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

4. Tighten sequence 13-15 bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

5. Tighten sequence 16-17 bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

6. Tighten sequence 18-19 bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

7. Tighten sequence 20 bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




7. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner (2).

8. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner bolt (1) and tighten to 58 Nm (43 lb ft).