Removal
TIMING COVER REMOVAL1. Disconnect battery
2. Drain cooling system. Refer to Cooling System/Service and Repair for procedure.
3. Support engine and remove right engine mount.
4. Raise vehicle on hoist. Drain engine oil.
5. Remove oil pan and oil pump pick-up. It may be necessary to remove transmission inspection cover.
6. Remove right wheel and inner splash shield.
7. Remove drive belt. Refer to Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair for procedure.
8. Remove A/C compressor and set aside.
9. Remove A/C compressor mounting bracket.
Fig. 43 Removing Crankshaft Pulley:
10. Remove crankshaft pulley Fig. 43.
11. Remove idler pulley from engine bracket.
Fig. 44 Engine Bracket (Typical):
12. Remove engine bracket Fig. 44.
Fig. 45 Timing Chain Case Cover:
13. Remove cam sensor from chain case cover Fig. 45.
TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL
1. Remove camshaft sprocket attaching bolt, and remove timing chain with camshaft sprocket.
2. Using a suitable puller remove the crankshaft sprocket. Be careful not to damage the crankshaft surface.