Cover-Timing Chain: Removal

Fig 1: Locating Battery

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

Disconnect negative battery (1) cable.
Drain cooling system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE ).
Remove coolant pressure container (Refer to REMOVAL ).

Fig 2: Lower Splash Shield
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
Raise vehicle on hoist.
Remove lower splash shield retaining bolts (1) and splash shield (2).
Remove accessory drive belts (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL) .
Remove crankshaft vibration damper (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - REMOVAL) .
Lower vehicle.

Fig 3: Timing Chain Cover
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
Remove timing chain cover bolts (3)&(4).
Remove timing chain cover (2).
Discard timing chain cover gasket (1). Remove front crankshaft oil seal from cover (2).