Tools Required
J 41476
Front and Rear Cover Alignment Tool
Removal Procedure
- Remove the water pump. Refer to
Water Pump Replacement
.
- Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to
Crankshaft Balancer Replacement
.
- Remove the oil pan-to-front cover bolts (1).
- Remove the front cover bolts.
- Remove the front cover and gasket.
- Discard the front cover gasket.
- If required, clean and inspect the engine front cover. Refer to
Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection
.
Installation Procedure
Important:
• | Do not reuse the crankshaft oil seal or front cover gasket. |
• | Do not apply any type of sealant to the front cover gasket, unless specified. |
• | The special tool in this procedure is used to properly center the front crankshaft front oil seal. |
- | All gasket surfaces should be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly. |
- | The crankshaft front oil seal MUST be centered in relation to the crankshaft. |
- | An improperly aligned front cover may cause premature front oil seal wear and/or engine oil leaks. |
- Apply a 5 mm (0.20 in) bead of sealant 20 mm (0.80 in) long to the oil pan to
engine block junction. Refer to
Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
.
- Install the front cover gasket and cover.
- Install the front cover bolts until snug. Do not overtighten.
- Install the oil pan-to-front cover bolts (1) until snug. Do not over tighten.
- Install
J 41476
to the front cover.
- Align the tapered legs of the
J 41476
with the machined alignment surfaces on the front cover.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the crankshaft balancer bolt until snug. Do not overtighten.
Tighten
- Tighten the oil pan to front cover bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Tighten the engine front cover bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Remove the
J 41476
.
- Install a NEW crankshaft front oil seal. Refer to
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement
.
- Install the water pump. Refer to
Water Pump Replacement
.