Timing Cover: Service and Repair

1985-88
1. Remove drive belts, then the right front inner fender splash shield.
2. Remove crankshaft pulley attaching bolt, then the pulley and hub assembly.
3. Remove lower alternator bracket, then install engine support fixture J28467 or equivalent.
4. Remove engine mount bracket to cylinder block attaching bolts, then the mount and bracket as an assembly.
5. Remove front cover attaching screws, then the front cover.
6. Position oil pan front seal onto cover.
7. Apply a 3/8 inch bead of RTV sealer to joint where front cover meets oil pan, then a 1/4 inch bead of sealer to front cover to cylinder block mating surface.
8. Position centering tool J34995 into cover, then install and partially tighten two opposing cover screws.
9. Install remaining attaching screws, then torque all screws to 90 inch lbs.
10. Remove centering tool, then install engine mount and bracket.
11. Install alternator bracket, hub and pulley assembly and retaining bolt.