Timing Cover: Service and Repair

FRONT COVER

Removal
1. Remove crankshaft damper. Refer to crankshaft damper removal for procedure.

Front Timing Belt Cover:

2. Remove front timing belt cover fasteners and remove cover.

Installation
1. Install front timing belt covers. Tighten bolts to 4.5 Nm (40 inch lbs.).
2. Install crankshaft damper. Refer to crankshaft damper installation for procedure.

REAR COVER

Removal
1. Remove front covers.
2. Remove engine mount bracket.
3. Remove Timing Belt, Idler Pulley, and Camshaft Sprockets.

Rear Timing Belt Cover Fasteners:

4. Remove rear cover fasteners and remove cover from engine.

Installation
1. Install rear timing belt cover and fasteners.
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.