Skylark V6-173 2.8L VIN X 2-bbl (1984)
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
Fig. 13 Engine front cover installation. 1982---83 V6-173
V6-173
1982-86
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Remove accessory drive belts.
3.
On 1983-86 models equipped with A/C, remove air injection pump and pump bracket.
4.
On all models, remove water pump as described under ``Water Pump, Replace.''
5.
On 1982 models equipped with A/C, remove compressor from mounting bracket and position compressor aside, then remove bracket.
6.
On all models, raise and support vehicle.
7.
Remove inner fender splash shield, then the accessory drive pulley and damper retaining bolt.
8.
Remove damper using tool No. J-23523, or equivalent.
9.
On 1982 models, disconnect lower radiator hose from front cover and heater hose from water pump.
10.
On 1983-86 models, remove oil pan-to-cover attaching bolts, then lower vehicle.
11.
On all models, remove remaining front cover attaching bolts and the cover.
12.
Reverse procedure to install. Apply sealant to mating surfaces as shown in Fig. 13. On 1984-86 engines, it is only necessary to coat oil pan to front
cover sealing surfaces since gasket is used in production.
