Timing Belt / Chain Cover(S): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable.
- Drain cooling system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE-DRAINING COOLING SYSTEM 4.7L ).
- Remove fan and fan drive assembly.
- Disconnect both heater hoses at timing cover.
- Disconnect lower radiator hose at engine.
- Remove crankshaft damper (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER-REMOVAL ).
- Remove accessory drive belt tensioner assembly (Fig 1).
- Remove the generator (Refer to ).
- Remove A/C compressor (Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR ).
- Remove cover and gasket (Fig 2).