Timing Cover: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Open hood and install fender covers.
2. Remove fan blade and four water pump pulley bolts.
3. Loosen alternator retaining bolts and remove drive belt from pulleys.
4. Drain cooling system and remove upper radiator hose.
5. Remove thermostat housing and gasket.
6. Loosen and position the power steering pump mounting bracket and position aside.
7. Remove the four timing belt outer cover retaining bolts.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the four timing belt outer cover retaining bolts.
2. Install power steering pump mounting bracket.
3. Install thermostat housing and gasket and tighten bolts to 17-20 Nm (12-15 ft lb).
4. Install thermostat housing upper radiator hose to the radiator, fill the cooling system.
5. Position alternator drive belt to respective pulleys. Adjust belt tension and tighten retaining bolts.
6. Position water pump pulley and fan blade and install four retaining bolts.
7. Position Thermactor pump drive belt to pulley. Adjust tension and tighten bolts.
8. Start engine and check for leaks.