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Timing Cover: Service and Repair




Engine Front Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the drive belt idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the engine front cover bolts.
4. Remove the engine front cover and gasket. The gasket is reusable. Do not discard unless it is damaged.

Installation Procedure




1. Place a small amount of sealant at the split line of the upper and lower crankcases (1). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers) for the correct part number.




2. Place the engine front cover gasket over the crankcase dowel pins.
3. Place the engine front cover in position on the crankcase.
4. Apply threadlock to the engine front cover bolts. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers) for the correct part number.
5. Install the engine front cover bolts until snug.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

6. Tighten the engine front cover bolts.

Tighten the bolts in the sequence to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

7. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Install the drive belt idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement (Service and Repair).

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