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COVER(S), Engine Timing: Removal: Removal

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Fig 1: Engine Cover
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1 - Engine Cover
2 - Attaching Studs
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
  2. Remove the engine cover (1).
  3. Remove air cleaner assembly.
  4. Drain cooling system.
  5. Remove accessory drive belt.
  6. Remove the cooling fan.
  7. Remove coolant bottle and washer bottle.
  8. Remove fan shroud.
    NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect A/C lines or discharge freon.
  9. Remove A/C compressor and set aside.
    Fig 2: Crankshaft Damper Removal
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    1 - 3-Jaw Puller 1023
    2 - Crankshaft Insert 8513A
  10. Remove the generator.
  11. Remove upper radiator hose.
  12. Disconnect both heater hoses at timing cover.
  13. Disconnect lower radiator hose at engine.
  14. Remove accessory drive belt tensioner and both idler pulleys.
  15. Remove crankshaft damper (2). See Engine/Engine Block/DAMPER, Vibration - Removal .
    NOTE: Do not remove the hoses from the power steering pump.
  16. Remove power steering pump and set aside.
    Fig 3: 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 Engine/Lubrication/PAN, Oil - Removal .
    NOTE: It is not necessary to remove water pump for timing cover removal.
  20. Remove timing cover bolts and remove cover.
  21. Verify that timing cover slide bushings (1) are located in timing cover.
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