Timing Cover: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Drain cooling system and engine oil.
2. Remove radiator shroud and fan, then disconnect radiator hoses from engine.
3. On models equipped with automatic transmission, disconnect oil cooler lines from radiator.
4. Remove radiator upper support and radiator.
5. Loosen alternator mounting bolts and, and on models equipped with A/C, the A/C compressor idler pulley.
6. Remove air pump, drive belts and water pump pulley.
7. On models equipped with A/C, remove A/C compressor support from water pump.
8. Remove crankshaft pulley, then the vibration damper and woodruff key.
9. Loosen bypass hose clamps, then disconnect heater return tube from water pump.
11. Remove timing case cover attaching bolts, then the timing case cover and water pump as an assembly.
12. Reverse procedure to install. Apply suitable sealant to cylinder block and timing case cover gasket surfaces.