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Timing Cover: Service and Repair



Engine Front Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill LZ9) Draining and Filling Cooling System (Vac-N-Fill)
2. Remove the drive belt tensioner.
3. Remove the oil pan.
4. Remove the crankshaft balancer.
5. Remove the camshaft position actuator magnet.
6. Remove the thermostat housing.
7. Remove the water pump.
8. Remove the engine front cover bolts.
9. Remove the engine front cover.
10. Remove the engine front cover gasket.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the engine front cover gasket to the engine block.
2. Install the engine front cover.





Important: Apply sealer to the shaded bolts (1) in the graphic. Failure to do so may result in engine coolant leakage from the bolt holes passing through the water jacket.

3. Install the engine front cover bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

4. Install the water pump.
5. Install the thermostat housing.
6. Install the camshaft position actuator magnet.
7. Install the crankshaft balancer.
8. Install the oil pan.
9. Install the drive belt tensioner.
10. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill LZ9) Draining and Filling Cooling System (Vac-N-Fill).

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