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Engine Front Cover




1. Apply engine oil to new front oil seal and the groove of the front cover, then install oil seal in front cover.
2. Install oil pressure control valve in front cover, torque to specification.
3. Apply petroleum jelly to new O-ring and install O-ring on front cover with new gasket.
4. Apply engine oil to front oil seal lip, then install front cover with new gasket, torque to specification.
5. Install eccentric shaft pulley boss.
6. Temporarily install lock bolt, tightening by hand.

Fig. 55, Checking Pulley Boss Protrusion:





7. Remove lock bolt and measure pulley boss protrusion, Fig. 55. If protrusion exceeds 0.0961 inch (2.44 mm), needle bearing may be wedged by spacer. Remove and reassemble needle bearing correctly.
8. Install bypass valve and spring into eccentric shaft.
9. Apply engine oil to new O-ring and install O-ring on lock bolt.
10. Apply suitable locking compound to bolt threads.
11. Apply coat of suitable sealant to flange face of lock bolt and install bolt, torque to specification.