Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Part 2








45. As a post-check, verify correct alignment of all timing marks.






46. Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to prevent valve stem seal damage.






47. NOTE: Lubricate the camshaft roller followers using clean engine oil.

Install the camshaft roller followers.
1 Install the special tool.
2 Compress the valve spring.
3 Install the camshaft roller followers in their original locations.






48. Remove the special tool.






49. CAUTION: When installing the spark plugs, use care not to exceed the recommended torque.

Install the eight spark plugs.
- Tighten the spark plugs to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).

50. Install the crankshaft sensor ring on the crankshaft.






51. NOTE: If the front cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant along the cylinder head-to-cylinder block surface at the locations shown.






52. Install a new engine front cover gasket on the engine front cover. Position the engine front cover. Install the fasteners finger-tight.




Engine Front Cover Tightening Sequence:




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53. Tighten the engine front cover fasteners in sequence in three stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten fastener 1 through 5 to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
- Stage 2: Tighten fasteners 6 and 7 to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
- Stage 3: Tighten fasteners 8 through 15 to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).






54. Position the belt idler pulley and install the bolt.






55. Lubricate the engine front cover and the front oil seal inner lip with clean engine oil.






56. Use the special tools to install the crankshaft front oil seal into the engine front cover.






57. NOTE: If not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the Woodruff key slot on the crankshaft pulley.






58. Use the special tool to install the crankshaft pulley.






59. Tighten the new crankshaft pulley bolt in four stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
- Stage 2: Loosen 360°.
- Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
- Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90°






60. If a new gasket is being installed, apply instant adhesive completely around the gasket groove in the LH valve cover. Install the new valve cover gasket.






61. NOTE: If not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Apply silicone gasket and sealant in two places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.






62. Position the LH valve cover and gasket on the cylinder head and install the bolts loosely.






63. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.