Timing Cover: Service and Repair

Engine Front Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the water pump.
2. Remove the crankshaft balancer.
3. Remove the oil pan.
4. Remove the engine shield bolts and shield.





5. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector (5).





6. Remove the CKP sensor bolt and sensor.





7. Remove and discard the CKP sensor O-ring seal.





8. Remove the front cover bolts.

9. Important: After the composite front cover is removed do not reinstall the front cover. Always install a NEW front cover.

Remove and discard the front cover.
10. Clean all sealing surfaces.

Installation Procedure





1. Install a NEW front cover.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the front cover bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).





3. Important: DO NOT reuse the original CKP sensor O-ring seal.

Lubricate a NEW CKP sensor O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
4. Install the NEW O-ring seal onto the CKP sensor.





5. Important: When installing the CKP sensor, make sure the sensor is fully seated before tightening the bolt. A poorly seated sensor may perform erratically and may set false DTCs.

Install the CKP sensor and bolt.
Tighten the bolt to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).





6. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector (5).





7. Install the engine shield and bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the oil pan.
9. Install the crankshaft balancer.
10. Install the water pump.