Engine Rear Cover (Unit Repair): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Saturn LW300 and 2002 Saturn L300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the knock sensor and camshaft sensor wires are routed correctly before installing cover.

Install rear timing belt cover.

Fig 1: Installing Rear Timing Cover
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Coat engine cover bolts with Loctite 242° thread locking compound (or equivalent).
Install rear timing belt cover bolts.
Torque:

Rear Timing Belt Cover Bolt: 8 N.m (71 in-lbs)
Install rear timing belt thread pin.
Torque:

Rear Timing Belt Cover Threaded Pin: 10 N.m (89 in-lbs)
Retighten the oil pump bolts.
Torque:

Oil Pump Bolts: 9 N.m (80 in-lbs)

Fig 2: Retightening Oil Pump Bolts In Sequence
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