Regal V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1995)
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
Engine Front Cover Assembly
Removal
1. Drain engine coolant.
2. Remove serpentine drive belt.
3. Remove hood panel assembly.
4. Remove engine mount strut and air conditioning compressor bracket and engine mount strut bracket.
5. Remove electric engine coolant fan assemblies.
6. Install J 28467-A and J 36462.
7. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
8. Remove front exhaust manifold pipe.
9. Remove intermediate steering shaft bolt/screw and move cover aside.
10. Drain engine oil.
11. Remove engine splash shield.
12. Remove crankshaft balancer assembly.
13. Support drivetrain and front suspension frame assembly with floor stands.
14. Remove transaxle mount frame side bracket nuts from drivetrain and suspension frame assembly.
15. Remove engine mount frame side nuts from drivetrain and front suspension frame assembly.
16. Remove rear drivetrain and front suspension frame bolts/screws.
17. Remove lower drivetrain and front suspension frame assembly.
18. Remove engine mount assembly.
19. Remove flywheel inspection cover.
20. Remove starter motor assembly.
21. Remove transaxle mount assembly from oil pan assembly.
22. Remove oil pan assembly.
23. Raise drivetrain and front suspension frame assembly.
24. Install rear drivetrain and front suspension frame bolts/screws.
25. Lower vehicle.
26. Remove coolant recovery reservoir assembly.
27. Remove serpentine drive belt shield.
28. Remove power steering pump pulley assembly.
29. Remove power steering pump bolts/screws and move aside power steering pump assembly.
30. Remove thermostat bypass pipe clip nut from upper intake manifold assembly.
31. remove thermostat bypass pipe from coolant pump assembly.
32. Remove coolant pump pulley assembly.
