Timing Cover: Service and Repair

1. Remove water pump as outlined under WATER PUMP, and leave water pump attached to front cover.
2. Remove crankshaft pulley and vibration damper.
3. Disconnect fuel outlet line from fuel pump, then remove fuel pump attaching bolts and position pump aside.
4. Remove timing case cover-to-oil pan attaching bolts.
5. Cut oil pan gasket flush with cylinder block face, then remove timing case cover and water pump as an assembly.
6. Reverse procedure to install. Apply RTV sealant to oil pan gasket surfaces.