Timing Cover - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the engine cover (1).




3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
4. Drain the cooling system.
5. Remove the accessory drive belt. Accessory Drive Belt - Removal
6. Remove the cooling fan.
7. Remove the coolant bottle and washer bottle.
8. Remove the fan shroud.

NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect A/C lines or discharge freon.

9. Remove A/C compressor and set aside. A/C Compressor - Removal




10. Remove the generator.
11. Remove the upper radiator hose.
12. Disconnect both heater hoses at the timing cover.
13. Disconnect the lower radiator hose at engine.
14. Remove accessory drive belt tensioner and both idler pulleys.
15. Remove the crankshaft damper (2) Vibration Damper - Removal

NOTE: Do not remove the hoses from the power steering pump.

16. Remove power steering pump and set aside.




17. Remove the dipstick support bolt.
18. Drain the engine oil.
19. Remove the oil pan and pick up tube. Engine Oil Pan - Removal

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove water pump for timing cover removal.

20. Remove the timing cover bolts and remove cover.
21. Verify that the timing cover slide bushings (1) are located in timing cover.