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Overhaul

Front Chain Cover





REMOVAL

NOTE: When replacing the single part, perform the work with the engine installed to body.

1. Remove the V-belts.
2. Remove the crank pulley.
3. Remove the bolts which install oil pipe (RH.onto the front chain cover.
4. Remove the front chain cover.

NOTE: Chain cover installation bolt has three different sizes. To prevent the confusion in installation, keep these bolts on container individually.





INSTALLATION
1. Remove the used liquid gasket from mating surface, and degrease it.
2. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of front chain cover.

NOTE: Install within 5 minutes after applying liquid gasket.

Liquid gasket:THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. K0877Y0100.or equivalent
Applying liquid gasket diameter 2.5 ± 0.5 mm (0.098 ± 0.020 in)





3. Install the front chain cover. Temporarily tighten the bolts.

CAUTION: Do not install the bolts in wrong place.





4. Tighten the bolts in the numerical order as shown in the figure.
Tightening torque: 6.6 N-m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.9 ft-lb)





5. Tighten the bolts which install oil pipe (RH.onto the front chain cover.
Tightening torque: 6.4 N-m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
6. Install the crank pulley.
7. Install the V-belts.

INSPECTION
Check the cover surface for scratch and damage. Check for oil leakage on cover mating surface and installation part of crank pulley.