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Cover(S), Engine Timing: Installation

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  1. Place a shop towel over the engine oil pan opening to catch any debris created while cleaning the sealing surfaces on the engine block.
  2. Clean the engine timing cover and engine block surface.
    NOTE:

    Always install new gaskets and seals when servicing the engine timing cover.

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  3. Apply a small bead of RTV sealant to right edge of the engine block, where the engine block meets the oil pan (1).
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  4. Apply a small bead of RTV sealant to the left edge of the engine bock, where the engine meets the oil pan (1).
  5. Verify that the engine timing cover slide bushings remain located in the engine timing cover.
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  6. Using a NEW  gasket, install the engine timing cover (2). Tighten the six bolts to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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  8. Install the five oil pan bolts and tighten bolts to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  9. Replace the oil filter.
  10. Install the A/C compressor. Refer to COMPRESSOR, A/C, INSTALLATION .
  11. Install the lower radiator hose and clamp.
  12. Install the generator. Refer to GENERATOR, INSTALLATION .
  13. Remove support and lower the vehicle.
  14. Install the accessory drive idler pulley. Refer to PULLEY, IDLER, INSTALLATION .
  15. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner. Refer to TENSIONER, BELT, INSTALLATION .
  16. Install the vibration damper. Refer to DAMPER, VIBRATION, INSTALLATION  .
    NOTE:

    Remove the protective cover from the radiator face.

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  17. Connect the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor wire harness connector (4).
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  18. Using a new O-ring seal, install the coolant tube (3) into of the water pump.
  19. Install the heater tube bracket bolt located at the rear of the left cylinder head.
  20. Using a NEW  O-ring seal install the coolant tube bolt (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  21. Connect the coolant temperature sensor wire harness connector (2).
  22. Install the upper radiator hose and clamp.
  23. Fill the cooling system with the specified type and amount of engine coolant. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  24. Install the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION  .
  25. Connect the negative battery cable.
  26. Fill the crankcase with the specified type and amount of engine oil. Refer to OIL  .
  27. Start the engine and check for leaks.
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