Timing Cover: Service and Repair

Engine Front Cover Replacement (LCV)

Removal Procedure

Special Tools

EN-50820 - Front Crankshaft Seal Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Special Tools.




1. Remove the air cleaner assembly (1). Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement Service and Repair.

2. Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement (LCV) Camshaft Cover ReplacementCamshaft Cover Replacement (LTG) Camshaft Cover Replacement.




3. Remove the engine mount (1). Refer to Engine Mount Replacement (LCV) Removal and ReplacementEngine Mount Replacement (LTG) Removal and Replacement.

4. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement Service and Repair.

5. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement Service and Repair.




6. Remove the engine front cover bolts (2-6, 8).

7. Remove the engine front cover (1).

8. Remove the front oil seal (7) with an appropriate tool.

Installation Procedure




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 drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement Service and Repair.

8. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement Service and Repair.




9. Install the engine mount (1). Refer to Engine Mount Replacement (LCV) Removal and ReplacementEngine Mount Replacement (LTG) Removal and Replacement.

10. Install the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement (LCV) Camshaft Cover ReplacementCamshaft Cover Replacement (LTG) Camshaft Cover Replacement.




11. Install the air cleaner assembly (1). Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement Service and Repair.