J 41476 Front and Rear Cover Alignment Tool (at crankshaft seal area)
Important:
• | Do not reuse the crankshaft oil seal or front cover gasket. |
• | Do not apply any type of sealant to the front cover gasket (unless specified). |
• | The special tool in this procedure is used to properly center the front crankshaft front oil seal. |
- | All gasket surfaces should be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly. |
- | The crankshaft front oil seal MUST be centered in relation to the crankshaft. |
- | An improperly aligned front cover may cause premature front oil seal wear and/or engine oil leaks. |
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important: Start the tool-to-front cover bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
Tighten
Tighten the tool-to-engine block bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
Important: Align the tapered legs of the tool with the machined alignment surfaces on the front cover.
Tighten
7.1. | Place a straight edge across the engine block and front cover oil pan sealing surfaces. |
Avoid contact with the portion of the gasket that protrudes into the oil pan surface.
7.2. | Insert a feeler gage between the front cover and the straight edge tool. The cover must be flush with the oil pan surface, or no greater than 0.5 mm (0.02 in) below flush. |
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).