Timing Cover: Service and Repair

TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S)

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Drain cooling system.
3. Disconnect both heater hoses at timing cover.
4. Disconnect lower radiator hose at engine.
5. Remove crankshaft damper.





6. Remove accessory drive belt tensioner assembly (Fig. 117).
7. Remove the generator and A/C compressor.





8. Remove cover and gasket (Fig. 118).

INSTALLATION
1. Clean timing chain cover and block surface. Inspect cover gasket and replace as necessary.





2. Install cover and gasket. Tighten fasteners in sequence as shown in (Fig. 119) to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the A/C compressor and generator.
4. Install crankshaft damper.
5. Install accessory drive belt tensioner assembly. Tighten fastener to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
6. Install lower radiator hose.
7. Install both heater hoses.
8. Fill cooling system.
9. Connect the battery negative cable.