Timing Cover: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDUREIMPORTANT: The engine front cover gasket is reusable. Replace only if gasket is damaged.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Cable in Powertrain Management.
2. Remove the drive belt from the drive pulleys. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
3. Remove the crankshaft position sensor from the engine front cover. Refer to Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) Replacement in Powertrain Managements.
4. Remove the crankshaft balancer from the crankshaft. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement.
5. Remove the water pump from the engine block. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (Gasoline) in Cooling System.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the oil pan, allow the oil pan to hang by the rear mounting bolts.
6. Remove the bolts from the oil pan to the engine block. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement.
7. Remove the engine front cover mounting bolts.
8. Remove the engine front cover from the engine block. Refer to Engine Front Cover Removal.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: The engine front cover gasket is reusable. Replace only if gasket is damaged.
1. Install the engine front cover to the engine block. Refer to Engine Front Cover Removal.
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the engine front cover bolts
^ Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
3. Install the oil pan to the engine block. Refer to Oil Pan Installation.
4. Install the crankshaft position sensor to the engine front cover. Refer to Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) Replacement in Powertrain Managements.
5. Install the crankshaft balancer to the crankshaft. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement.
6. Connect the battery cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Cable in Powertrain Management.