Timing Chain Cover Replacement

Fig. 11 Tubular dowel location:

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Loosen AIR pump adjusting screw and bracket and remove belt.
3. Raise vehicle and remove right inner splash shield.
4. Loosen alternator adjusting screw, then move alternator inward and remove alternator/water pump drive belt.
5. Remove crankshaft pulley belt, washer and pulley.
6. Drain cooling system and remove water pump to timing cover hose.
7. Slightly raise and support engine at the timing cover end and remove engine mount bracket to timing cover and block attaching bolts.
8. Remove crankcase extension to cover screws and the cover to block attaching screws. Two cover to block screws extend through tubular locating dowels, Fig. 11. During removal, ensure dowels do not fall into crankcase extension.
9. Remove timing cover.
10. Reverse procedures to install.