Tempo L4-140 2.3L CFI (1985)
FRONT COVER, TIMING CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL
1.
Remove drive belt.
2.
Remove the fuel line shield.
3.
Install Rotunda Engine Support Bar (014-00750) or equivalent, Figure 1. The following lift points and procedures are to be used for removing the
engine or supporting it during service, such as for transaxle removal. The equipment required is:
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Engine Lifting Brackets (D81L-6001-D) or equivalent.
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Rotunda Engine Support Bars (014-00750) or equivalent. An engine support bar may be made from a length of 4x4" (102x102 mm) wood cut
to about 57" (1448 mm).
Attach Engine Lifting Bracket (D81L-6001-D) or equivalent to points shown in Figure 1 with bolt (M10x1.5x2O).
4.
Remove belt tensioner.
5.
Remove engine mount.
6.
Remove idler pulley.
7.
Remove idler pulley bracket.
8.
Remove top front cover bolts.
9.
Raise vehicle.
10.
Remove retaining bolts to stabilizer bar bracket.
11.
Lower vehicle.
12.
Lower engine assembly.
13.
Raise the vehicle to a height where damper can be removed easily.
14.
Remove damper bolt.
15.
Remove damper. (If necessary, use Puller-Differential Side Bearing Tool # T77F-4220-B1).
16.
Remove crankshaft seal.
17.
Remove lower front cover bolts.
18.
Remove front cover and gasket.
19.
Remove chain tensioner.
20.
Remove cam sprocket bolt.
21.
Remove timing chain and gears.
Front Cover, Timing Chain and Sprockets - Installation
FRONT COVER, TIMING CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION
1.
Clean and inspect all parts before installation.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE CARBURETOR CLEANER OR ANY OTHER SOLVENT THAT WILL LEAVE A HYDROCARBON RESIDUE ON
THE PARTS WHICH WILL PREVENT THE RTV FROM BONDING TO THE ENGINE/OIL PAN. FAILURE TO COMPLETELY
CLEAN THE SURFACE PRIOR TO THE USE OF THE BRAKE CLEANER OR USE OF THE INCORRECT SOLVENT COULD
RESULT IN A REPEAT REPAIR.
2.
Clean the cylinder block and front cover of gasket material and dirt, then blow out any fluid in the front cover bolt holes.
