Caravan L4-156 2.6L VIN G 2-bbl (1985)
Timing Chain: Service and Repair
Timing Chain Cover Replacement
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Remove alternator locking screw, then loosen jam nut and adjusting screw. Remove drive belt.
3.
Remove distributor attaching nut, then the distributor from cylinder head and position aside.
4.
On models equipped with A/C, remove front and rear A/C compressor to bracket attaching screws, then the A/C compressor and position aside.
5.
On models equipped with power steering, remove power steering pump pivot and lock screws, then the drive belt.
6.
Remove power steering pump attaching screw and nut, then position power steering pump aside.
7.
Remove power steering pump bracket to engine attaching screws, then the bracket.
8.
On all models, raise and support vehicle, then remove right inner splash shield.
9.
Drain crankcase, then remove crankshaft drive pulley.
10.
Lower vehicle and position a suitable jack under engine.
11.
Remove engine mount to frame side rail through bolt, then remove engine oil dipstick.
12.
Remove air cleaner assembly, then the spark plug wires.
13.
Disconnect vacuum hoses from cylinder head cover.
14.
Remove cylinder head cover attaching screws, then the cylinder head cover.
15.
Remove two front cylinder head attaching bolts. Do not disturb any other cylinder head bolts.
Fig. 5 Chain case cover removal
16.
Remove oil pan attaching bolts, then the oil pan.
17.
Remove timing indicator plate from timing chain case cover.
18.
Remove engine mounting plate from timing chain case cover.
19.
Refer to Fig. 5, and remove remaining screws securing chain case cover to engine.
