Enclave FWD V6-3.6L (2008)
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
ENGINE FRONT COVER REPLACEMENT
Special Tools
‹› EN 46109 Guide Pin Set
‹› EN-48383 Camshaft Retaining Tools
‹› EN-48589 Crankshaft Rotational Socket
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the frame from the body with the engine and transmission. Follow steps 1-40 in Engine Replacement-Removal. See: Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement
2. Remove the lower intake manifold. See: Intake Manifold/Service and Repair
3. Remove the camshaft covers. See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Valve Cover/Service and Repair
4. Remove the water outlet housing assembly. See: Cooling System/Thermostat Housing/Service and Repair
5. Remove the drive belt tensioner. See: Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt Tensioner/Service and Repair
6. Remove the water pump pulley. See: Water Pump/Service and Repair
7. Remove the power steering pump. See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Power Steering/Power Steering Pump/Service and Repair
8. Remove the crankshaft balancer. See: Service and Repair/Overhaul/Repair Instructions/10. Crankshaft Balancer Removal
9. Remove the camshaft position sensors. See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Camshaft Position Sensor/Service and
Repair
10. Remove the camshaft position actuator solenoid valves from the front cover. See: Variable Valve Timing/Variable Valve Timing Solenoid/Service
and Repair
11. Remove the generator. See: Starting and Charging/Charging System/Alternator/Service and Repair
Important: There are a total of 22 M8 bolts that must be removed and 3 optional M12 bolts that may need to be removed before the front cover
will separate from the engine block.
12. Remove engine front cover. See: Service and Repair/Overhaul/Repair Instructions/15. Engine Front Cover Removal
Installation Procedure