Removal Procedure
Remove the engine mount bracket-(1). Refer toEngine Mount Bracket Replacement.Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer toDrive Belt Tensioner Replacement.Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer toCrankshaft Balancer Replacement.Disconnect the oxygen sensor harness from the front cover andreposition.
Remove the engine front cover to water pumpbolt-(1).
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle.Remove the engine front cover bolts-(1).Remove the engine front cover.
Remove and discard the engine front covergasket-(1).Installation Procedure
Install a NEW engine front cover gasket-(1) to thedowel pins.Install the engine front cover.
Caution:Refer toFastener Caution.
Install the engine front cover bolts-(1) andtighten to25-Y(18-lb-ft).Lower the vehicle.Install the engine front cover to water pumpbolt-(1) and tighten to25-Y(18-lb-ft).
Reposition the oxygen sensor harness to the frontcover.Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer toCrankshaft Balancer Replacement.Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer toDrive Belt Tensioner Replacement.Install the engine mount bracket-(1). Refer toEngine Mount Bracket Replacement.
Electronic Ignition System Description Engine Control
The electronic ignition system produces and controls a high-energy secondary spark.This spark is used to ignite the compressed air/fuel mixture at precisely the correcttime. This provides optimal performance, fuel economy, and control of exhaust emissions.This ignition system uses an individual coil ...