68. Engine Front Cover Installation

Engine Front Cover Installation






1. Install the NEW engine front cover.

Important:
Once the composite engine front cover is removed DO NOT reinstall the engine front cover. Always install a NEW engine front cover.


2. Install the engine front cover bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (106 lb in).

Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.







3. Lubricate the NEW crankshaft position sensor seal, O-ring, with clean engine oil.

Important:
DO NOT reuse the original crankshaft position sensor seal, O-ring. When installing the crankshaft position sensor be sure the crankshaft position sensor is fully seated and held stationary in the engine front cover crankshaft position sensor bore. A crankshaft position sensor that is not completely seated will cock in the engine front cover and may result in erratic engine operation.

4. Install the NEW crankshaft position sensor seal, O-ring, onto the crankshaft position sensor.





5. Install crankshaft position sensor until fully seated into the engine front cover.
6. Install crankshaft position sensor bolt.
^ Tighten the crankshaft position sensor bolt to 8 Nm (71 lb in).