Important: 
|    •  | Do not use the crankshaft oil seal again. Install a NEW crankshaft oil seal during assembly. | 
 
|    •  | Do not use the front cover-to-engine block gasket again. Install a NEW gasket during assembly. | 
 
- Remove the crankshaft oil seal (4) from the front cover.
 
- Clean the cover in solvent. Remove the sealant from the cover oil pan surface. Refer to 
Replacing Engine Gaskets
.
 
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.
- Dry the cover with compressed air.
 
- Inspect the gasket sealing surfaces for excessive scratches or gouging.
 
- Inspect the threaded bolt holes for damaged threads or debris.
 
- Inspect the crankshaft oil seal and camshaft position (CMP) sensor mounting bores for damage.