Engine Front Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure
^ Tools Required
- J 28467-360 Engine Support Fixture
- J 28467-400 Engine Lift Hook

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain and recover the coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
3. Remove the coolant surge tank. Refer to Surge Tank Description in Cooling System.
4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
5. Install the J 28467-360 and the J 28467-400 onto the generator stud-ended bolt. Refer to Engine Support Fixture.
6. Remove the upper fasteners from the front cover.
7. Remove the engine mount assembly. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement.
8. Raise the engine.





9. Remove the engine mounting bracket adapter.
10. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
11. Remove the right front wheel and the tire assembly.
12. Remove the right splash shield.
13. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement.





14. Remove the lower front cover bolts.
15. Lower the vehicle.
16. Remove the front cover and the gasket.
17. Inspect the front cover gasket. Replace a damaged gasket.

Installation Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter





1. Install the front cover gasket. The gasket is reusable and does not require sealer.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the upper front cover bolts.
^ Tighten the fasteners to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Install the remaining front cover fasteners.
^ Tighten the fasteners to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).





5. Lubricate the front oil seal and the sealing surface of the crankshaft balancer with Chassis Grease GM P/N 1051344 or equivalent.
6. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement.
7. Install the right splash shield.
8. Install the right front wheel and tire assembly.
9. Lower the vehicle.





10. Install the engine mounting bracket adapter.

Notice: This bolt is designed to permanently stretch when tightened. The correct part number fastener must be used to replace this type of fastener. Do not use a bolt that is stronger in this application. If the correct bolt is not used, the parts will not be tightened correctly. The system or the components may be damaged.

Important: If you remove these bolts, replace with new bolts.

11. Install the engine mounting bracket adapter bolts.
^ Use J 36660-A in order to tighten the bolts to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.) + 90 degrees.
12. Lower the engine.
13. Install the engine mount assembly. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement.
14. Remove the J 28467-400 and the J 28467-360.
15. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement
16. Install the coolant surge tank. Refer to Surge Tank Replacement in Cooling System.
17. Add coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
18. Connect the negative battery cable.