Timing Cover: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the engine oil pan.
^ Refer to Oil Pan Replacement (RWD).
^ Refer to Oil Pan Replacement (4WD).
2. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement.
3. Remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement in Cooling System.





4. Remove the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor. Refer to Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) Replacement in Powertrain Management.
5. Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Removal.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Do not reuse the engine front cover. Oil leaks may result. Do not reuse the original seal (O-ring) when installing the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor to the engine front cover. Erratic engine operation may result.





1. Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Installation.
2. Install the CKP sensor with a NEW seal (O-ring). Refer to Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) Replacement in Powertrain Management.





3. Install the engine oil pan.
^ Refer to Oil Pan Replacement (RWD).
^ Refer to Oil Pan Replacement (4WD).
4. Install the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement in Cooling System.
5. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement