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Cover(S), Engine Timing: Removal

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  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the thermostat housing. Refer to 3.2L .
  3. Remove left and right cylinder head covers. Refer to COVER(S), CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL .
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  4. Remove the heater core supply hose (1) from the coolant crossover (2).
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  5. Remove the bolts (1) securing the heater core supply tube to the cylinder head and position the tube aside.
  6. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to 3.2L .
  7. Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner. Refer to 3.2L .
  8. Remove the accessory idler pulleys. Refer to 3.2L .
  9. Remove the crankshaft vibration damper. Refer to DAMPER, VIBRATION, REMOVAL .
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  10. Remove the five front oil pan to timing cover bolts (1).
  11. Remove the right side engine mount. Refer to INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, REAR, REMOVAL .
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  12. Remove the water pump M6 bolts (2, 3).
  13. Remove the water pump M8 bolt (4).
  14. Remove the water pump from the vehicle.
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  15. Remove the timing cover M8 bolts (2).
  16. Remove the timing cover M6 bolts (3).
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  17. Using the seven indicated pry points, carefully remove the timing cover.
    NOTE:

    If necessary, the use of a heat gun may assist in removing the timing cover.

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  18. If required, remove the remaining four M6 bolts (2) and the coolant crossover (1) from the engine timing cover.
    CAUTION:

    Do not use oil based liquids, wire brushes, abrasive wheels or metal scrapers to clean the engine gasket surfaces. Use only isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, along with plastic or wooden scrapers. Improper gasket surface preparation may result in engine fluid leakage.

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    CAUTION:

    Do not use oil based liquids, wire brushes, abrasive wheels or metal scrapers to clean the engine gasket surfaces. Use only isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, along with plastic or wooden scrapers. Improper gasket surface preparation may result in engine fluid leakage.

  19. Remove all residual sealant from the timing chain cover (1-4), cylinder head and engine block mating surfaces. Refer to ENGINE GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION  .
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  20. Insert a shop cloth (1) into the front opening of the oil pan and remove all residual sealant (2) from the oil pan and engine block mating surfaces. Refer to ENGINE GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION  .
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  21. Remove and discard the coolant outlet housing gasket (1) and the water pump gasket (2).
    NOTE:

    Take this opportunity to measure timing chain wear. Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING - STANDARD PROCEDURE .

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