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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 Service and Repair.

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 Service and Repair.