Timing Cover: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Remove oil pan. Refer to Engine Lubrication, Oil Pan: Service and Repair.
2. Drain the coolant. Remove the radiator.
3. Remove Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor and power steering bracket, if so equipped.
4. Remove alternator, and drive belt(s).
5. Remove fan.
6. Remove water pump and heater and radiator hoses. Refer to Cooling System.
7. Remove the drive pulley from the crankshaft.
8. Remove front cover retaining bolts. If necessary, tap cover lightly with a plastic hammer to brake gasket seal. Remove front cover.

Installation
1. Clean the front cover mating surfaces of gasket material. Apply sealing compound to the gasket surfaces on the cylinder block and back side of the front cover plate. Install guide sleeves.
2. Apply sealing compound to front cover gasket surface. Place gasket in position on front cover.
3. Place front cover on engine and start all retaining screws two or three turns.
4. Tighten front cover attaching screws to specifications.
5. Install belt drive pulley. Tighten attaching bolt to specification.
6. Install oil pan. Refer to Engine Lubrication, Oil Pan: Service and Repair.
7. Install water pump, heater hose, A/C compressor, alternator, and drive belt(s). Adjust drive belt tension to specifications.
8. Fill and bleed the cooling system.
9. Operate the engine at fast idle speed and check for coolant and oil leaks.