Timing Chain Cover
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| 1 - Engine Cover |
| 2 - Attaching Studs |
- Disconnect the battery negative cable.
- Remove the engine cover (1).
- Remove air cleaner assembly.
- Drain cooling system.
- Remove accessory drive belt.
- Remove the cooling fan.
- Remove coolant bottle and washer bottle.
- Remove fan shroud.NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect A/C lines or discharge freon.
- Remove A/C compressor and set aside.
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- Remove upper radiator hose.
- Disconnect both heater hoses at timing cover.
- Disconnect lower radiator hose at engine.
- Remove accessory drive belt tensioner and both idler pulleys.
- Remove crankshaft damper (2). See REMOVAL . NOTE: Do not remove the hoses from the power steering pump.
- Remove power steering pump and set aside.
- Remove the dipstick support bolt.
- Drain the engine oil.
- Remove the oil pan and pick up tube. See REMOVAL . NOTE: It is not necessary to remove water pump for timing cover removal.
- Remove timing cover bolts and remove cover.
- Verify that timing cover slide bushings (1) are located in timing cover.