Timing Cover: Service and Repair

Fig. 31 Timing case cover bolt locations. 1400cc & 1500cc engine:

1. Remove timing belt as described under "Timing Belt, Replace."
2. Remove oil pan and oil screen, then the timing case.
3. Reverse procedure to install. When installing timing case attaching bolts, refer to Fig. 31 and note that bolts to be installed in location A are 1.18 inch in length, bolts installed in location B are 0.79 inches in length and bolts installed in location C are 2.36 inches in length. When installing oil seal, lubricate seal lips with engine oil, then position seal on crankshaft and tap into timing case using tool No. MD998306. Before installing oil pan, apply sealer at the four front timing case and rear oil seal case to cylinder block mating surfaces. Torque front timing case attaching bolts to 9-10 ft. lbs. and oil pan attaching bolts to 4.5-5.5 ft. lbs.