Timing Cover: Service and Repair

REMOVE
1. Place an oil drip-tray beneath the timing cover and remove the oil filter element.
2. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and special washer and withdraw the pulley.

Lower Timing Cover Bolts:

3. Remove the two bolts securing the oil pan to the bottom of the timing cover.

Timing Cover Bolts:

4. Remove the remaining timing cover retaining bolts and withdraw the cover complete with oil pump.

NOTE: For front seal replacement, See Front Crankshaft Seal. Front Crankshaft Seal