Tools Required
J 28410
Gasket Remover
Cleaning Procedure
- Remove any RTV sealant (1) from the engine front cover using
J 28410
.
- Clean out debris from the bolt holes.
- Clean the engine front cover in solvent.
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.
- Dry the engine front cover with compressed air.
Inspection Procedure
- Inspect the exterior of the engine front cover for the following conditions:
| • | Damage to the camshaft position actuator valve oil seal bores (1) |
| • | Damage to the engine front cover bolt holes (2) |
| • | Damage and/or corrosion to the engine coolant passage (3) |
| • | Dents or damage to the exterior (4) |
| • | Damage to the crankshaft front oil seal bore (5) |
| • | Gouges or damage to the water pump sealing surfaces (6) |
| • | Damage to the water pump bolt hole threads (7) |
- Inspect the interior of the engine front cover for the following conditions:
| • | Damage to the engine front cover bolt holes (1) |
| • | Gouges or damage to the engine front cover sealing surfaces to the engine block (7), oil pan (5), and/or camshaft covers (2) |
| • | Gouges or damage to the water pump seal area (3) |
| • | Loose or damaged deadener plates (4) |
| • | Damage and/or corrosion to the engine coolant passage (6) |
| • | Damage to the crankshaft front oil seal bore |
| • | Gouges or damage to the O-ring sealing areas |
- Repair or replace the engine front cover as necessary.
Special Tools
J-28410 Gasket Remover
For equivalent regional tools, refer to
Special Tools.
Cleaning Procedure
- Remove any RTV sealant (1) from the engine front cover using
J-28410 remover
.
- Clean out debris from the bolt holes.
- Clean the engine front cover in solvent.
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
- Dry the engine front cover with compressed air.
Inspection Procedure
- Inspect the exterior of the engine front cover for the following conditions:
| • | Damage to the camshaft position actuator valve oil seal bores (1) |
| • | Damage to the engine front cover bolt holes (2) |
| • | Damage and/or corrosion to the engine coolant passage (3) |
| • | Dents or damage to the exterior (4) |
| • | Damage to the crankshaft front oil seal bore (5) |
| • | Gouges or damage to the water pump sealing surfaces (6) |
| • | Damage to the water pump bolt hole threads (7) |
- Inspect the interior of the engine front cover for the following conditions:
| • | Damage to the engine front cover bolt holes (1) |
| • | Gouges or damage to the engine front cover sealing surfaces to the engine block (7), oil pan (5), and/or camshaft covers (2) |
| • | Gouges or damage to the water pump seal area (3) |
| • | Loose or damaged deadener plates (4) |
| • | Damage and/or corrosion to the engine coolant passage (6) |
| • | Damage to the crankshaft front oil seal bore |
| • | Gouges or damage to the O-ring sealing areas |
- Repair or replace the engine front cover as necessary.
