190E 2.3 (201.024) L4-2.3L (102.961) (1984)
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
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Lift hood to a 90° angle and engage left hand locking lever.
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Disconnect battery ground cable.
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Drain cooling system and engine oil.
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Remove air cleaner assembly.
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Disconnect accelerator linkage.
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Remove radiator. See: Cooling System/Radiator
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Remove the drive belt. See: Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt
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Remove the drive belt tensioner. See: Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt Tensioner
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Remove the water pump. See: Water Pump
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Remove vibration damper. See: Cylinder Block Assembly/Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley
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Remove ignition distributor.
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Remove oil pan. See: Engine Lubrication/Oil Pan/Service and Repair
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On models equipped with self leveling suspension, unbolt pressure oil pump, place to the side with lines connected (arrows).
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Remove cylinder head cover. See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Valve Cover
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Remove hexagon socket bolts (arrows) in the chain box with a stud wrench.
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Tightening torque 25 Nm (18.5 ft lbs) (reference value).