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Timing Chain Cover

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Engine Covers
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  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
  2. Remove the engine cover (1).
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Air Cleaner Duct
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  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
  4. Drain the cooling system.
  5. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the cooling fan.
  7. Remove the coolant bottle and washer bottle.
  8. Remove the fan shroud.
    NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect A/C lines or discharge freon.
  9. Remove A/C compressor and set aside. Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 3: Crankshaft Damper Removal
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    1 - Special Tool 1023 Puller
    2 - Special Tool 8513A Insert
  10. Remove the generator.
  11. Remove the upper radiator hose.
  12. Disconnect both heater hoses at the timing cover.
  13. Disconnect the lower radiator hose at engine.
  14. Remove accessory drive belt tensioner and both idler pulleys.
  15. Remove the crankshaft damper (2). See REMOVAL .
    NOTE: Do not remove the hoses from the power steering pump.
  16. Remove power steering pump and set aside.
    Fig 4: Front Cover Slide Bushings
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  17. Remove the dipstick support bolt.
  18. Drain the engine oil.
  19. Remove the oil pan and pick up tube. See REMOVAL .
    NOTE: It is not necessary to remove water pump for timing cover removal.
  20. Remove the timing cover bolts and remove cover.
  21. Verify that the timing cover slide bushings (1) are located in timing cover.