Removal (1.9L Models)
Remove cylinder head as previously outlined. Remove oil pan.
Remove oil pump pick-up tube. Remove drive belts. Remove vibration
damper assembly. Remove A/C compressor and mounting brackets (if
equipped). Remove distributor.
Installation
1) Clean gasket surfaces. Install new front cover gasket.
Align center of dowel pin with alignment mark on oil pump case. See
Fig. 4.
Fig. 4: Aligning Oil Pump for Front Cover Installation on 1.9L Models
Courtesy of Isuzu Motor Co.
2) Position No. 1 and 4 pistons on TDC. Install front cover
by engaging pinion gear with oil pump drive gear on crankshaft.
Ensure that punch mark on oil pump drive gear is toward engine. Mark
may be seen through clearance between front cover and block with oil
pan removed.
3) Ensure that slot at end of oil pump shaft (as viewed from
top of front cover) is parallel with front face of cylinder block.
Offset must be forward. Reverse removal procedure to complete
installation.
FRONT COVER/TIMING BELT COVER OIL SEAL
Removal
