Engine Front Cover: Installation

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If removed, install the front cover crankcase dowels into the cylinder block.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Cover Crankcase Dowels
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NOTE: Use guide studs to aid in installation. Studs must be fabricated locally.

Fig 2: Installing Guide Studs

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Install the guide studs.
Apply a bead of sealant at the seam where the crankcase and the lower crankcase meet.

Fig 3: Applying Bead Of Sealant
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Install a new engine front cover gasket.

Fig 4: Installing New Engine Front Cover Gasket
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Install the engine front cover and bolts.

Fig 5: Installing Engine Front Cover Bolts
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Install the oil pump. For additional information, refer to OIL PUMP .
Install the battery cable bracket and nut.

Fig 6: Installing Battery Cable Bracket Nut
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NOTE: Install a new O-ring on the coolant pump pulley.

Fig 7: Installing Coolant Pump Bolts

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If removed, install the coolant pump and bolts.
If removed, install the coolant pump pulley and bolts.

Fig 8: Installing Coolant Pump Pulley Bolts
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Install the accessory drive idler pulleys and bolts.

Fig 9: Installing Accessory Drive Idler Pulleys Bolts
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Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and bolts.

Fig 10: Installing Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bolts
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Position back the power steering pump and install the bolts.

Fig 11: Installing Power Steering Pump Bolts
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Install the stator stand-off bolt.

Fig 12: Installing Stator Stand-Off Bolt
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Connect the lower radiator coolant hose.

Fig 13: Connecting Lower Radiator Coolant Hose
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Connect the engine coolant hose.

Fig 14: Connecting Engine Coolant Hose
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NOTE: Install a new O-ring.

Fig 15: Installing Thermostat Housing Stud Bolts

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If removed, install the thermostat housing and stud bolts.
Install the exhaust pressure bracket assembly and retaining nuts.

Fig 16: Installing Exhaust Pressure Bracket Assembly Retaining Nuts
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Connect the exhaust pressure tube fitting at the exhaust manifold.

Fig 17: Connecting Exhaust Pressure Tube Fitting At Exhaust Manifold
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Install the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .