ENGINE MECHANICAL
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 22
90-860074--1 FEBRUARY 2002 Page 3A-79
Installation
NOTE: While timing cover is removed renew O-ring if crankshaft and pulleys show signs
of oil leakage from center.
1. Ensure that the crankshaft O-ring seal between timing gear and crankshaft pulley is still
in place and in good condition.
2. Coat new timing gear cover gasket with Loctite Master Gasket. Install gasket on engine.
3. Install the timing cover as follows:
a. Lightly lubricate the timing cover seal with clean SAE 30W engine oil.
b. Install the timing cover.
c. Torque the M6 x 1.0 screws evenly, in a diagonal pattern, to 10.8 Nm (95 lb-in.).
d. Install the single M8 screw (left, mid-point on cover) with the serrated, cupped
washer. Torque the screw to 10.8 Nm (95 lb-in.).
4. Ensure that the crankshaft pulley woodruff key is installed.
5. Ensure that the woodruff key remains in proper position and install the crankshaft pulley.
6. Apply Loctite 222 Thread Locker to pulley nut threads.
7. Install the pulley nut. With flywheel holder tool 91-801333506 in place, torque nut to
196.2 Nm (144 lb-ft).
8. If equipped, ensure power steering and vacuum pump belts are in proper positions.
9. Install the vibration damper and torque M10 x 1.5 screws to 83.4 Nm (61 lb-ft).
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a
b
c
d
f
j
i
h
g
e
a-Crankshaft O-ring Seal
b-Gasket
c-Timing Cover
d-Timing Cover Seal
e-M6 Screws
f-M8 Screw with Serrated, Cupped Washer
g-Crankshaft Pulley
h-Vibration Damper
i-Pulley Nut
j-M10 Screw