Removal

TIMING COVER REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist. Drain engine oil.
3. Disconnect sway bar and place it to the rear of the vehicle to gain access to the oil pan.
4. Remove the transmission supports brackets and inspection cover.
5. Remove oil pan and oil pump pick-up.
6. Remove drive belt. Refer to Cooling System for procedure.
7. Remove power steering pump and set aside.

Fig. 42 Fan Module:

8. Remove fan module Fig. 42.
9. Use special tool C-3281 to hold crankshaft damper while removing center bolt.

Fig. 43 Crankshaft Damper - Removal:

10. Remove crankshaft damper see Fig. 43.
11. Remove tensioner pulley bracket.

Fig. 44 Timing Chain Case Cover:

12. Remove cam sensor from chain case cover Fig. 44.
13. Remove chain case cover Fig. 44.

TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL
1. Remove camshaft sprocket attaching bolt, and remove timing chain with camshaft sprocket.
2. Using a suitable puller remove the crankshaft sprocket. Be careful not to damage the crankshaft surface.