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Timing Cover: Service and Repair


1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove serpentine belt, then the belt tensioner.
3. Raise and support vehicle, then remove oil pan as described in OIL PAN.
4. Remove crankshaft pulley and hub as described in CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND HUB.
5. Remove front cover retaining bolts, then remove front cover.
6. Reverse procedure to install.