Captiva

Engine Front Cover Replacement

Special Tools

EN-50435 Guide Pin

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

1. Remove camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement .
2. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
3. Remove the crankshaft pulley. Refer to Crankshaft Pulley Replacement .
4. Remove the oil filter adapter. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter and Oil Cooler Assembly Replacement .
5. Remove the upper oil pan. Refer to Upper Sump Replacement .
6. Remove the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement .
7. Remove the charge air control vacuum hose



8. Remove 16 engine front cover retaining bolts (2, 3).

Note: Detach carefully from engine block using suitable tool. Do not damage sealing surfaces.

9. Remove the engine front cover (1).

1. Remove any old sealant and gasket material with a suitable tool.
2. Clean the front cover and front cover components with solvent.

Note: Ensure that the sealing surface is clear of oil, grease and old sealing material.

3. Clean out debris from the bolt holes.

Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses and Compressed Air Warning in the Preface section.

4. Dry the front cover and front cover components with compressed air.

Note: The complete installation procedure of the engine front cover should be done in 10 minutes.

Note: Do not coat sealing compound on the engine front cover bolt holes and bolt threads.




5. Apply sealing compound on sealant line (1), 2 hole faces (2) and 2 areas (3).
6. Apply sealing compound to the edge of chamfer (4).




Note: The alignment pins will help maintaining position while installing the bolts.

7. To aid in cover alignment, install 2 EN-50435 guide pins on the engine block.
8. Install the engine front cover (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

9. Install the engine front cover bolts and remove the EN-50435 guide pins .
10. Install 13 engine front cover retaining bolts (M8) (3). Tighten the bolts evenly to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
11. Install 3 engine cover retaining bolts (M6) (2). Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
12. Install the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement .
13. Install camshaft cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Removal .
14. Install the oil filter adapter. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter and Oil Cooler Assembly Replacement .
15. Install the crankshaft pulley. Refer to Crankshaft Pulley Replacement .
16. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
17. Install the upper oil sump . Refer to Upper Sump Replacement .