Engine Timing Cover(s) - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.
2. Drain cooling system.
3. Remove coolant pressure container.
4. Remove right front wheel and belt splash shield (2).










5. Remove accessory drive belts (2) Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
6. Remove crankshaft vibration damper Vibration Damper - Removal.
7. Remove AC/Generator belt tensioner/bracket assembly.
8. Disconnect heater hose from tube at right front frame rail area.
9. Remove screws securing heater supply tube to right frame rail. Reposition heater supply tube.





10. Place a floor jack with wooden block under oil pan to support engine.
11. Remove right engine mount.
12. Remove upper timing chain cover bolts.
13. Remove remaining bolts securing timing chain cover to engine.
14. Remove timing chain cover (2).
15. Discard timing chain cover gasket (1). Remove front crankshaft oil seal from cover.