Timing Cover: Service and Repair

Engine Front Cover

Removal





1. Remove the nuts and position the radio ignition interference capacitors aside.
2. Remove the valve covers.
3. Remove the cooling fan.

4. Remove the accessory drive belt.





5. Remove bolts (1) and the water pump pulley (2).





6. Remove the nut and position the A/C muffler aside.
7. Raise and support the vehicle.





8. Remove the bolts and position the power steering pump aside.





9. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.





10. Drain the engine oil.





11. Remove the two support nuts and position the battery cable aside.
12. Remove the crankshaft front oil seal.





13. Remove the front oil pan bolts.
14. Lower the vehicle.





15. Remove the bolts and position the power steering reservoir aside.





16. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.





17. Remove the bolts and the belt idler pulleys.





18. Remove the engine front cover bolts and the studs.
^ Discard the gaskets. Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.

Installation





1. Apply silicone gasket and sealant in the locations shown.

Part 1 Of 2:

Part 2 Of 2:

2. Install the engine front cover.





3. Install the belt idler pulleys and the bolts.





4. Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.
5. Raise the vehicle.
6. Install the crankshaft front oil seal.





7. Tighten the four oil pan bolts in the sequence shown.
^ Stage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.).
^ Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
^ Stage 3: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.





8. Install the drain plug.





9. Position the power steering reservoir and install the bolts.





10. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.





11. Position the A/C muffler and tighten the nut.





12. Install the power steering pump and the bolts.





13. Position the battery cable and install the two nuts.
14. Install the crankshaft pulley.





15. Install the water pump pulley and the bolts.
16. Install the cooling fan.
17. Install the accessory drive belt.
18. Install the valve covers.





19. Position the radio ignition interference capacitors and install the nuts.
20. Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil.