Timing Cover: Service and Repair

Engine Front Cover Replacement

Special Tools
* EN 46109 Guide Pin Set
* EN-48383 Camshaft Retaining Tools
* EN-48589 Crankshaft Rotational Socket

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the frame from the body with the engine and transmission. Refer to Engine Replacement (Engine Replacement).
Follow steps 1-40 in the Engine Replacement Removal.
2. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the camshaft covers. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side (Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side) and Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side (Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side).
4. Remove the water outlet housing assembly. Refer to Water Outlet Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Remove the water pump pulley. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Remove the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (Power Steering Pump Replacement).
8. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Remove the camshaft position sensors. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Exhaust (Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Exhaust) , Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Intake (Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Intake) , Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Exhaust (Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Exhaust) and Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Intake (Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Intake).
10. Remove the camshaft position actuator solenoid valves from the front cover. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Intake (Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Intake) , Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Exhaust (Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Exhaust) , Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Intake (Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Intake) , and Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Exhaust (Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Exhaust).
11. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (Service and Repair).





Important: There are a total of 22 M8 bolts that must be removed and 3 optional M12 bolts that may need to be removed before the front cover will separate from the engine block.


12. Remove the engine front cover. Engine Front Cover Removal (15. Engine Front Cover Removal).

Installation Procedure




1. Install front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Installation (126. Engine Front Cover Installation).
2. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Install the camshaft position actuator solenoid valves to the front cover. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Intake (Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Intake) , Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Exhaust (Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Exhaust) , Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Intake (Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Intake) , and Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Exhaust (Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Exhaust).
4. Install the camshaft position sensors. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Exhaust (Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Exhaust) , Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Intake (Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Intake) , Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Exhaust (Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Exhaust) and Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Intake (Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Intake).
5. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Install the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (Power Steering Pump Replacement).
7. Install the water pump pulley. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Install the water outlet housing assembly. Refer to Water Outlet Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement (Service and Repair).
10. Install the camshaft covers. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side (Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side) and Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side (Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side).
11. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Service and Repair).
12. Install the frame with the engine and transmission. Refer to Engine Replacement (Engine Replacement).
Follow steps 16-49 in Engine Replacement Installation.