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Engine Front Cover Replacement

Engine Front Cover Replacement


Special Tools

EN 46109 Guide Pin Set

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Removal Procedure


1. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (LDK/A20NHT) Catalytic Converter Replacement (LDK/A20NHT - AWD) Catalytic Converter Replacement (LBS/A20DTH) Catalytic Converter Replacement (LAU/A28NER) .

2. Remove the right camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side .

3. Remove the right front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

4. Remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (Diesel) Water Pump Replacement (LDK/A20NHT) Water Pump Replacement (LAU/A28NER) .

5. Remove the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .

6. Remove the right front wheelhouse front liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Front Liner Replacement .

7. Remove the power brake booster pump. Refer to Power Brake Booster Pump Replacement (LDK/A20NHT) Power Brake Booster Pump Replacement (LAU/A28NER) .

8. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .

9. Remove the drive belt idler pulley. Refer to Belt Idler Pulley Replacement .

10. Remove the secondary air injection pipe. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Pipe Replacement .

11. Remove the heater inlet pipe fastener.

12. Remove the heater inlet pipe from the water outlet.

13. Remove the upper engine wiring harness protector fastener from the engine front cover.

14. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Removal .

15. Remove the left camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side .

16. Remove the engine oil cooler hose from engine oil cooler pipe.

17. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water outlet. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (Diesel) Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LDK/A20NHT) Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LAU/A28NER) .

18. Remove the water outlet. Refer to Water Outlet Removal .

19. Remove the camshaft position sensors. Refer to the following:

• Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Exhaust

• Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Intake

• Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Intake

• Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Exhaust

20. Remove the camshaft position actuator solenoid valves. Refer to the following:

• Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Exhaust

• Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Intake

• Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Intake

• Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Exhaust

21. Remove the lower engine wiring harness protector fastener from the engine front cover.

22. Remove the right upper generator fastener.

23. Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Removal .



Installation Procedure


1. Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Installation .


2. Install the right upper generator fastener.

3. Install the lower engine wiring harness protector fastener to the engine front cover.

4. Install the camshaft position actuator solenoid valves. Refer to the following:

• Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Exhaust

• Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Intake

• Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Intake

• Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Solenoid Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Exhaust

5. Install the camshaft position sensors. Refer to the following:

• Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Exhaust

• Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Intake

• Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Intake

• Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 (Left Side) Exhaust

6. Install the water outlet. Refer to Water Outlet Installation .

7. Install the radiator inlet hose to the water outlet. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (Diesel) Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LDK/A20NHT) Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LAU/A28NER) .

8. Install the engine oil cooler hose to the engine oil cooler pipe.

9. Install the left camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side .

10. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Installation .

11. Install the upper engine wiring harness protector fastener to the engine front cover.

12. Install a NEW O-ring to the heater inlet pipe.

13. Install the heater inlet pipe to the water outlet.

14. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the upper heater inlet pipe fastener and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in) .

15. Install the secondary air injection pipe. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Pipe Replacement .

16. Install the drive belt idler pulley. Refer to Belt Idler Pulley Replacement .

17. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .

18. Install the power brake booster pump. Refer to Power Brake Booster Pump Replacement (LDK/A20NHT) Power Brake Booster Pump Replacement (LAU/A28NER) .

19. Install the right front wheelhouse front liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Front Liner Replacement .

20. Install the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (Diesel) Water Pump Replacement (LDK/A20NHT) Water Pump Replacement (LAU/A28NER) .

21. Install the front right wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

22. Install the right camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side .

23. Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (LDK/A20NHT) Catalytic Converter Replacement (LDK/A20NHT - AWD) Catalytic Converter Replacement (LBS/A20DTH) Catalytic Converter Replacement (LAU/A28NER) .

24. Fill the engine with the appropriate oil type and quantity. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .