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Timing Cover: Service and Repair


REMOVAL
1. Remove fan belt, then crankshaft pulley.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Remove torsional damper attaching bolt, then the torsional damper using puller J-23523.
4. Remove water pump, refer to WATER PUMP procedure.
5. Remove oil pan, refer to OIL PAN procedure.
6. Remove front cover attaching bolts, then the front cover and gasket. Discard gasket.

INSTALLATION
1. Install front cover gasket, front cover and attaching bolts.
2. Install oil pan.
3. Install water pump.
4. Install the torsional damper. Tighten to specifications.
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