ISM, ISMe, and QSM11 – 001-031   Gear Cover, Front

Insert a new seal into the groove on the front of the gear housing.

Apply silicone sealant, Part Number 3823494, to the seal overlap joint at the top of the gear housing.

Install a new seal ring at the accessory drive mounting (1) and water pump mounting (2) locations.

Install six new capscrew o-rings at the crankshaft seal mounting capscrew locations (3).

Install a new o-ring at the front of the hydraulic drive idler retainer mounting spacer. Make sure the spacer is in place.

Install the gear cover and mounting capscrews.

Do not install the front engine support capscrews at this time.

Tighten the capscrews.

NOTE: This is not the final torque value.

If the engine is equipped with an automatic belt tensioner, install the belt tensioner bracket with the countersunk hole (A) facing away from the gear cover. Use a flat head (M8 x 25) at location (A).

Use three capscrews (M8 x 30) and plain washers at (B, C, and D). Tighten the capscrews.

NOTE: This is not the final torque value.

Apply a coating of thread sealant, Part Number 3823494, to the three capscrews at locations (1, 2, and 3).

Install and tighten all the front engine support and mounting capscrews to the following torque:

NOTE: This is not the final torque value.

Tighten the gear cover capscrews in the sequence shown.

Tighten the front engine support capscrews in the sequence shown

Plus 60 degrees (one flat).

Install the automatic belt tensioner with a (M10-1.50 x 70) capscrew. Align the cast locator pin on the tensioner with the hole in the bracket before tightening.

Lower the engine onto the crossmember.

Install the front support to crossmember.

Install the capscrews and tighten. Refer to the manufacturer’s specifications for the correct torque value.