Timing Cover: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Remove water pump. Leave water pump attached to front cover.
2. Remove crankshaft pulley and vibration damper.
3. Disconnect fuel outlet line from fuel pump, then remove fuel pump attaching bolts and position pump aside.
4. Remove timing case cover-to-oil pan attaching bolts.
5. Remove timing case cover and water pump as an assembly. Cut oil pan gasket flush with cylinder block face.
6. Reverse procedure to install. Apply RTV sealant to oil pan gasket surfaces.