Front

FRONT TIMING BELT COVER
REMOVAL
1) Perform fuel pressure release procedure.
2) Disconnect negative battery cable.
3) Raise vehicle on hoist.
4) Remove accessory drive belt.
5) Remove accessory drive belt tensioner.
6) Remove bolts for power steering pump. Reposition power steering pump aside.
7) Remove crankshaft damper.





8) Remove the lower front timing belt cover fasteners (Fig. 165).
9) Lower the vehicle.
10) Support the engine with a floor jack.
11) Remove the air cleaner housing.
12) Remove the front engine mount.





13) Disconnect the fuel supply line at the fuel rail (Fig. 166).
14) Remove the upper timing belt cover bolts and remove front timing belt cover.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: The timing cover bolts and both holes to the engine block must be thoroughly cleaned and free of oil residue before assembly. IN ADDITION add thread sealant to the timing cover bolts that mount to the oil pump.

1) Install front timing belt cover (Fig. 164).
2) Install the upper engine mount.
3) Connect fuel supply line at fuel rail (Fig. 166).
4) Install the air cleaner housing.
5) Remove floor jack and raise vehicle.
6) Install power steering pump fasteners. Tighten bolts to 23 Nm (200 inch lbs.).
7) Install crankshaft damper.
8) Install accessory drive belt tensioner. Torque fastener to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).
9) Install accessory drive belt.
10) Lower vehicle.
11) Connect negative battery cable.