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6. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to
Section 100 - 02 .
7. Remove the bolt and position the transmission filler tube aside.
8. Remove the bolts, studs and the valve cover in the sequence shown. zClean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
9. NOTE: Apply an eight millimeter bead of silicone gasket and sealant at the intersection of the
engine front cover and the cylinder head.
To install, reverse the removal procedure. Klj . 2 ba
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Valve Cover LH
Removal and Installation 1. Position the oil level tube (6754) out of the way.
2. Disconnect the breather tube.
3. Separate the engine wiring harness in the locations shown.
SECTION 303-
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Item Specification
Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA or equivalent WSE-
M4G323- A4 Klj . 1 ba
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4. Disconnect the engine wiring harness retainer and position it aside.
5. Remove the bolts, studs and the valve cover in the sequence shown.
zInspect and clean the sealing surfaces.
6. NOTE: Apply an eight millimeter bead of silicone gasket and sealant at the intersection of the
engine front cover and the cylinder head.
To install, reverse the removal procedure. Klj . 2 ba
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Crankshaft Pulley
Removal 1. Remove the drive belt. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 05 .
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
3. Remove the bolt. 4. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft pulley (6312). SECTION 303-
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Remover, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-
009 (T58P-6316- D) Installer, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-
102 (T74P-6316- B)
Material Item Specification
Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA or equivalent WSE-
M4G323- A4 Klj . 1 ba
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Crankshaft Front Oil Seal
Removal 1. Remove the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Pulley in this
section. 2. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft front oil seal. SECTION 303-
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Crankshaft Seal
Installer/Aligner
303-
335 (T88T-6701- A) Front Cover Seal Remover
303-
107 (T74P-6700- A) Crankshaft Seal Installer
303-
635 Crankshaft Damper Replacer
303-
102 (T74P-6316- B)
Material Item Specification
Super Premium SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil
XO- 5W20- QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
H Klj . 1 ba
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1. Lubricate the engine front cover and the crankshaft front oil seal inner lip with clean engine oil.
2. Using the special tools, install the crankshaft front oil seal into the engine front cover.
3. Install the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Pulley . Klj . 2 ba
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Engine Front Cover
Removal 1. Remove the nuts and position the radio ignition interference capacitors aside.
2. Remove the valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover RH and
Valve Cover LH in this section.
3. Remove the cooling fan. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A or
Section 303 -
03B .
4. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 05 .
5. Remove bolts (1) and the water pump pulley (2).
6. Remove the nut and position the A/C muffler aside.
SECTION 303-
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Item Specification
Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA or equivalent WSE-
M4G323-
A4 Super Premium SAE 5W-20
Motor Oil
XO- 5W20- QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153- H Klj . 1 ba
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7. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to
Section 100 - 02 .
8. Remove the bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
9. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
10. Drain the engine oil.
11. Remove the two support nuts and position the battery cable aside. Klj . 2 ba
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