Timing Cover: Service and Repair

FRONT COVER
REMOVAL
1. Remove crankshaft damper.
2. Remove generator belt idler pulley for lower cover removal.





Fig. 81

3. Remove front timing belt cover fasteners (Fig. 81) and remove covers.

INSTALLATION
1. Install front timing belt covers (Fig. 81). Tighten bolts to 4.5 Nm (40 in. lbs.).
2. Install generator belt idler pulley and tighten bolt to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
3. Install crankshaft damper.

REAR COVER
REMOVAL
1. Remove front covers.
2. Remove engine mount bracket (Fig. 81).
3. Remove timing belt, idler pulley, and camshaft sprockets.
4. Remove rear cover fasteners and remove cover

INSTALLATION





Fig. 82

1. Install rear timing belt cover and fasteners (Fig. 82).
2. Install camshaft sprockets. While holding sprocket with Special Tools C-4687 and C-4687-1, tighten center bolt to 101 Nm (75 ft. lbs.).
3. Install timing belt idler pulley and tighten mounting bolt to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
4. Install timing belt.
5. Install engine mount bracket and tighten bolts to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
6. Install front covers.