Timing Chain Cover: Removal
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- Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN . Remove air intake tube. Drain cooling system. Remove accessory drive belt. Using Fan Clutch Pulley Holder (T84T-6312-C) and Fan Clutch Nut Wrench (T84T-6312-D), remove fan and clutch assembly. See Figure.
- Remove fan shroud. Remove accessory drive belt tensioner. Remove lower radiator hose. Remove power steering pump with bracket and A/C compressor attached (if equipped), and position aside.
- Remove generator with bracket and position aside. Remove water pump pulley. Remove water pump attaching bolts, and remove pump. Remove gasket. Using Crankshaft Damper Remover (T74P-6316-A), remove crankshaft damper.
- Remove crankshaft position sensor. Remove timing chain cover bolts (note bolt location for installation reference). Remove cover and gasket.
CAUTION:
Fan clutch nut has left-hand threads. Remove nut by turning clockwise as viewed from front of engine.