Timing Cover: Service and Repair

Fig. 14 Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly:

Fig. 15 Front Cover Replacement:

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Loosen drive belt tensioner and remove drive belt.
3. Remove tensioner, Fig. 14.
4. Raise and support vehicle.
5. Remove oil pan as described previously.
6. Remove crankshaft pulley and hub as described previously.
7. Remove eight front cover attaching bolts, Fig. 15, then the front cover and gasket.
8. Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
a. Ensure front cover mating surfaces are thoroughly clean.
b. Install front cover with new gasket. Refer to Fig. 15 for torque values.
c. Clean tensioner bolts and prior to installation apply a suitable lock compound to bolt threads. Refer to Fig. 14 for torque values.
d. When installing serpentine drive belt, refer to Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Specifications/Mechanical.