Intrepid V6-201 3.3L (1995)
Timing Chain: Service and Repair
Timing Chain Cover Replacement
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery. Remove fan module.
2. Drain cooling system. Refer to Cooling System for procedure.
3. Raise vehicle on hoist. Drain engine oil.
4. Disconnect the the sway bar and place it to the rear of the vehicle to gain access to the oil pan.
5. Remove the transmission supports brackets and inspection cover.
6. Remove oil pan and oil pump pick-up.
7. Remove drive belt. Refer to Cooling System Group 7 for procedure.
8. Remove power steering pump and set aside.
Fig. 1 Removing Crankshaft Damper
9. Remove crankshaft damper (Fig. 1).
10. Remove tensioner pulley bracket.
Fig. 2 Timing Chain Case Cover
11. Remove cam sensor from chain case cover (Fig. 2).
12. Remove chain case cover (Fig. 2).
INSTALLATION
1. Be sure mating surfaces of chain case cover and cylinder block are clean and free from burrs. Crankshaft oil seal must be removed to insure
correct oil pump engagement.
