Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement .
2. Remove both camshaft position actuator solenoid valves. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Replacement : Exhaust  → Intake .
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
4. Set the crankshaft to TDC. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain Inspection
5. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
6. Remove the water pump pulley and the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement .
7. Remove the sump. Refer to Sump Replacement .

1

Engine Front Cover with Oil Pump Fastener (Qty: 13)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Procedure

Ensure to mark the location of each bolt.

Tighten
8 N·m (71 lb in)

2

Engine Front Cover with Oil Pump Fastener (Qty: 2)

Tighten
35 N·m (26 lb ft)

3

Engine Front Cover with Oil Pump Gasket

Procedure

1. Remove the camshaft timing chain out of the way before removing the engine front cover gasket. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain Replacement .
2. Replace the engine front cover gasket whenever the cover is removed.
3. Adjust timing chain on installation. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain Adjustment

Tip
Removal of timing chain is necessary to get access to engine front cover gasket.

4

Engine Front Cover RTV Sealant

Procedure

Apply a 2 mm (0.0787 in) bead of RTV sealant to the areas shown (3).

5

Engine Front Cover with Oil Pump

Procedure

1. To disassemble oil pump, refer to Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Disassemble .
2. For cleaning and inspection of the oil pump, refer to Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection .
3. Reposition coolant hoses as necessary.
4. Disconnect electrical connector as necessary.
5. Transfer components as necessary.