Captiva

Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection

Special Tools

EN 28410 Gasket Remover

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

1. Remove any RTV sealant (1) from the engine front cover using EN 28410 remover.
2. Clean out debris from the bolt holes.
3. Clean the engine front cover in solvent.

Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.

4. Dry the engine front cover with compressed air.

1. Inspect the exterior of the engine front cover for the following conditions:

•	Damage to the water pump bolt hole threads (7)

•	Gouges or damage to the water pump sealing surfaces (6)

•	Damage to the crankshaft front oil seal bore (5)

•	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)




2. Inspect the interior of the engine front cover for the following conditions:

•	Gouges or damage to the engine front cover sealing surfaces to the engine block (6), sump (4), and/or camshaft covers (2)

•	Damage and/or corrosion to the engine coolant passage (5)

•	Damage to the crankshaft front oil seal bore

•	Gouges or damage to the O-ring sealing areas

•	Gouges or damage to the water pump seal area (3)

•	Damage to the engine front cover bolt holes (1)

3. Repair or replace the engine front cover as necessary.