Timing Cover: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Open hood and install fender covers.
2. Remove fan blade and four water pump pulley bolts.
3. Loosen alternator retaining bolts and remove drive belt from pulleys.
4. Drain cooling system and remove upper radiator hose.
5. Remove crankshaft pulley bolt and pulley.
6. Remove thermostat housing and gasket.
7. Loosen the power steering pump mounting bracket and position aside.
8. Remove the timing belt outer cover retaining bolt. Release the eight cover interlocking tabs. Remove cover.

INSTALLATION

Timing Belt Outer Cover:

1. Position cover and secure by snapping the eight interlocking tabs into place. Install the timing belt outer cover retaining bolts and tighten to 8-12 Nm (6-9 ft lb).
2. Install power steering pump mounting bracket.
3. Install thermostat housing and gasket and tighten bolts to 17-20 Nm (12-15 ft lb).
4. Install thermostat housing upper radiator hose to the radiator, fill the cooling system.
5. Install crankshaft pulley and retaining bolt.
6. Position alternator drive belt to respective pulleys. Adjust belt tension using Belt Tension Gauge Rotunda 021-00045 or equivalent and tighten retaining bolts.
7. Position water pump pulley and fan blade and install four retaining bolts.
8. Position Thermactor pump drive belt to pulley. Adjust tension using Belt Tension Gauge Rotunda 021-00045 or equivalent and tighten bolts.
9. Start engine and check for leaks.