Cleaning Procedure
-  Remove any sealant from the engine front cover.
 
- Clean out debris from the bolt holes.
 
- Clean the engine front cover in solvent.
 
Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
- Dry the engine front cover with compressed air.
 
Inspection Procedure
- Inspect the engine front cover for the following:
 
| •  | Excessive scratches or gouging of the gasket sealing surfaces | 
 
| •  | Damaged threaded bolt holes | 
 
| •  | Damaged crankshaft oil seal mounting bore | 
 
| •  | Damaged crankshaft position sensor mounting hole | 
 
- Repair or replace the engine front cover as necessary.