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Timing Cover: Service and Repair


If necessary to replace the cover oil seal it can be accomplished without removing the timing chain cover.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove torsional damper and the two oil pan to front cover screws.
3. Remove front cover retaining screws.
4. Pull cover forward just enough to permit cutting of oil pan front seal, then cut oil pan front seal flush with cylinder block at both sides and remove front cover.
5. Reverse procedure to install.