Important: The engine front cover oil seal may be replaced without removing the engine front cover from the engine.

1. Remove the crankshaft balancer.

Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .




2. Remove the water pump.

Refer to Water Pump Replacement in Engine Cooling.

3. Drain the engine oil.

Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .




4. Remove all the engine oil pan fasteners except the two nuts at the rear of the engine.
5. Carefully separate the engine oil pan from the engine front cover.
6. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor wire.



7. Remove the engine front cover.

Refer to Engine Front Cover Removal .

1. Install the engine front cover.

Refer to Engine Front Cover Installation .




2. Clean all sealer from the corners of the oil pan gasket where it meets the engine front cover.

Important: Apply the proper amount of approved adhesive 25 mm (1.0 in) into the areas where the engine front cover meets the engine block oil pan surface.

3. Apply a 5 mm (0.196 in) bead of approved adhesive 25 mm (1.0 in) long to the engine front cover to engine block junction.



4. Install the engine oil pan.

Refer to Oil Pan Installation .

5. Connect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor wire.



6. Install the water pump.

Refer to Water Pump Replacement in Engine Cooling.




7. Install the crankshaft balancer.

Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .