FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Timing Cover: Service and Repair

Remove

1. Remove engine from vehicle.

Flywheel Timing Marks-Bellhousing Removed:




Camshaft Timing Mark:




2. Remove camshaft cover. Align camshafts and flywheel at TDC as shown.

Removing Oil Pump:





3. Remove crankshaft pulley and oil pump.
4. Remove the water pump pulley.

Removing Timing Cover:





5. Remove timing cover bolts and remove cover complete with water pump and hoses.


Install

1. Refit timing cover with water pump. Tighten cover bolts to: 20 Nm (15 ft lb).
2. Refit water pump pulley.
3. Refit oil pump and crankshaft pulley. Be careful not to damage crankshaft oil seal when fitting oil pump. Tighten crankshaft bolt to: 190 Nm (140 ft lb).
4. Refit valve cover. Tighten valve cover bolts to: 15 Nm (11 ft lb).
5. Refit engine. .