Timing Chain Cover: Removal
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- Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system and crankcase. Remove fan and radiator shroud. Disconnect radiator hoses at engine. Disconnect oil cooler lines (if equipped) at radiator. Remove upper radiator support and remove radiator.
- Remove all drive belts and water pump pulley. Remove generator and air pump assemblies with brackets. Remove A/C compressor and support bracket (if equipped). Disconnect heater hose from water pump, and loosen by-pass hose clamp at pump.
- Remove crankshaft pulley. Using Vibration Damper Remover (T58P-6316-D), remove vibration damper and Woodruff key from crankshaft. Remove timing chain cover-to-cylinder block bolts. Remove timing chain cover and water pump as an assembly.
- Cut oil pan gasket even with cylinder block face. Discard timing chain cover gasket and pan gasket. Carefully remove old seal using a pin punch; DO NOT damage front crankshaft seal recess.