Timing Chain Cover: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan, and 1995 Chrysler Town & Country. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect battery cables. Drain cooling system. Disconnect coolant hoses from timing chain cover. Support engine. Remove right engine mount at timing chain cover. Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN .
- Remove oil pump pick-up tube. Remove transaxle inspection cover (if necessary). Raise and support vehicle. Remove right wheel and inner splash shield. Remove drive belt.
- Remove A/C compressor with hoses attached and secure aside. Remove A/C compressor mounting bracket. Remove bolt and vibration damper. Remove idler pulley from engine bracket on front of cylinder block. Remove engine bracket from cylinder block.
- Note location of camshaft position sensor, located in top of timing chain cover. Disconnect electrical connector at camshaft position sensor. Loosen camshaft position sensor bolt enough for slot in camshaft position sensor to slide past bolt.NOTE: Tap lightly on top of camshaft position sensor to loosen (if necessary). DO NOT pull on wiring harness during camshaft position sensor removal.
- Pull camshaft position sensor from timing chain cover. Remove bolts, timing chain cover, gasket and "O" rings. Remove front cover oil seal from timing chain cover.
NOTE:
Install front cover oil seal after installing timing chain cover to ensure proper engagement of oil pump.