If front timing cover was removed, trim protruding oil pan gasket material flush with engine. Apply Sealer (1050026) around coolant holes in new cover gasket and place gasket on block. Trim 1/8" from each end of cover-to-oil pan saddle seal

Fig. 3: Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

FRONT TIMING COVER & SEAL

Removal

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system and remove radiator. Remove A/C and power steering assembly with hoses attached and set aside. Remove cooling fan and pulley. Remove crankshaft balancer hub (damper) with Balancer Puller (J-8614). 2. Remove front timing cover seal, if cover does not require removal, with an inside 3-finger type puller.

Remove fuel pump (if removing cover). Remove front timing cover retaining bolts/studs. Remove timing indicator. Remove front timing cover and water pump as an assembly. See Fig. 4. Remove dowel pins.

Fig. 4: Exploded View of Engine Front Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.