Caprice V8-265 4.3L VIN W MFI (1995)
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
ENGINE FRONT COVER
Engine Front Cover Assembly
TOOL REQUIRED:
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J 39087 Driven Gear Shaft Front Cover Seal Protector.
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J 39937 Distributor Driveshaft Front Cover Seal Installer.
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Water pump assembly. See: Water Pump/Service and Repair
2. Crankshaft balancer assembly and hub.
3. Distributor. See: Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks/Distributor/Service and Repair
4. Oil pan. See: Engine Lubrication/Oil Pan/Service and Repair
5. Engine front cover bolts/screws (52).
6. Engine front cover assembly (50) and gasket (51).
7. Distributor driveshaft seal from engine front cover (50).
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Pry out with flat blade tool.
CLEAN
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Engine front cover and engine block gasket surfaces.
INSPECT
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Engine front cover assembly (50) for damage to the seals or gasket surface.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the seal when installing the engine front cover assembly over the water pump driveshaft assembly.
1. New distributor deiveshaft seal to engine front cover (50) using J 39937.
2. Gasket (51) and engine front cover assembly (50) using J 39087 on water pump driveshaft assembly.
3. Engine front cover bolts/screws (52).
TIGHTEN
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Engine front cover bolts/screws (52) to 11 Nm (100 lb. in.).
4. Oil pan.
5. Distributor.
6. Crankshaft balancer assembly and hub.
IMPORTANT: Crankshaft balancer and hub must be oriented correctly on crankshaft or an engine vibration may result.
7. Water pump assembly.
