Timing Cover - Removal

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system Service and Repair.
3. Remove the engine cover Air Cleaner Housing - Removal.
4. Remove the radiator fan Radiator Fan - Removal.
5. Remove the accessory drive belt Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
6. Remove the idler pulley.
7. Remove accessory drive belt tensioner Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.




8. Remove the vibration damper Vibration Damper - Removal.
9. Disconnect lower radiator and heater hoses from the water pump.
10. Remove the power steering pump Power Steering Pump - Removal.
11. Remove the AIR pump.
12. Remove the cylinder head covers Cylinder Head Cover - Removal.
13. Remove the front cylinder head to timing chain cover retaining bolts.
14. Remove the generator Generator - Removal.
15. Raise and support vehicle.
16. Remove the lower oil pan Engine Oil Pan - Removal.
17. Remove the upper oil pan Engine Oil Pan - Removal.
18. Remove the starter Starter Motor - Removal.




19. Rotate the crankshaft to 40° ATDC.




20. Using Special Tool 9102 (1) Flywheel Locking Tool, lock the flywheel by inserting the tool into the starter opening.
21. Remove the timing chain tensioner Timing Chain Tensioner - Removal.
22. Remove the timing chain cover bolts and cover.