R 30 P/U 2WD L6-292 4.8L (1988)
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
1.
Remove radiator, accessory drive belt(s) and pulley as equipped.
2.
Remove vibration damper.
3.
Remove two oil pan-to-front cover attaching bolts.
4.
Remove front cover-to-cylinder block attaching bolts.
5.
Pull cover slightly forward, then using a sharp knife, cut oil pan front seal flush with cylinder block at both sides of cover.
6.
Remove cover and attached portion of oil pan front seal. Clean gasket surfaces.
7.
Pry oil seal out of cover with a large screwdriver. Install new seal with open side of seal inside of cover and drive or press seal into place.
8.
Cut tabs from new oil pan front seal, then install seal on cover, pressing tips into cover holes.
9.
Apply a 1/8 inch bead of RTV sealant to the joint formed at oil pan and cylinder block.
10.
Position a suitable centering tool in crankcase front cover seal.
Fig. 22 Timing case cover installation
11.
Install cover with centering tool, Fig. 22, to cylinder block and install cover bolts. Tighten front cover-to-engine block attaching bolts and oil pan
-to-front cover attaching bolts to specification. It is important that the centering tool be used to align the cover so the vibration damper installation
will not damage the seal. Position seal evenly around damper hub surface.
12.
Install vibration damper and tighten attaching bolt to specification.
13.
Install accessory drive belt(s) and pulley, as equipped.
