Cover-Front Timing Belt: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Front Timing Covers

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1 - UPPER FRONT TIMING COVER

2 - LOWER FRONT TIMING COVER

3 - VIBRATION DAMPER

Perform fuel pressure release procedure. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE .
Disconnect negative battery cable.
Remove accessory drive belt. (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL) .
Remove accessory drive belt tensioner.
Remove bolts for power steering pump. Reposition power steering pump aside.
Raise vehicle on hoist.
Remove crankshaft damper. (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - REMOVAL) .

Remove the lower front timing belt cover fasteners. See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Upper and Lower Timing Covers

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1 - INNER TIMING COVER

2 - UPPER TIMING COVER

3 - 8 mm BOLT(S)

4 - 10mm BOLT(S)

5 - 6 mm BOLT(S)

6 - NUT(S)

7 - LOWER TIMING COVER

Lower the vehicle.
Remove the upper timing belt cover bolts and remove front timing belt cover. See Fig 2.