Timing Cover: Service and Repair

Front Cover Removal






1. Unclip the lower splash shield attachment clips and place a 1 in. x 1 in. x 2 in. long block of wood between the torque strut and cradle.

IMPORTANT: Installation of the wood block prior to upper engine torque axis mount removal allows the mount to be easily installed without lifting or jacking the powertrain.







2. Remove the three right-hand, upper engine torque axis mount to front cover nuts and the two mount to midrail bracket nuts, allowing the powertrain to rest on the block of wood, and remove mount.






3. Remove accessory drive belt, idler pulley, tensioner assembly, crankshaft damper/pulley, power steering pump, and cam/rocker cover.

IMPORTANT: One front cover assembly attachment bolt is located under the torque axis mount flange, above the accessory drive belt idler pulley.

NOTICE: Spray the two dowel pin holes in the front cover assembly with penetrating oil to facilitate cover removal off the dowel pins.






4. Remove front cover bolts.






5. Pry cover from front face of cylinder block at upper and lower locations to shear the RTV. A pry bar or large screwdriver can be used.
6. Remove front cover.