Cover-Timing Chain: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| 1 - FRONT CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL |
| 2 - TIMING CHAIN COVER |
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the power steering reservior bracket bolts (Refer to STEERING/PUMP/RESERVOIR - REMOVAL) .
- Partialy drain the cooling system and disconnect the upper radiatior hose at the radiator.
- Remove the radiator cooling fan (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL) .
- Raise vehicle on hoist.
- Remove the right front wheel.
- Remove the accessory drive belt splash shield.
- Remove the accessory drive belt (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL) .
- Remove the crankshaft vibration damper (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - REMOVAL) .
- Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/BELT TENSIONERS - REMOVAL) .
- Remove the accessory drive belt idler pulley (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/IDLER PULLEY - REMOVAL) .
- Remove the air conditioning compressor mounting bolts and position compressor out of the way. Do Not disconnect lines from air conditioning compressor. Support air conditioning compressor with suitable strap.
- Remove the power steering pump/water pump mounting bolts and position pump out of the way.
- Remove the timing cover bolts. Note the location of the shoulder bolt(s).
- Remove the timing cover (2). See Fig 1.