Astro Van L AWD V6-262 4.3L VIN Z (1994)
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
1. Remove fan belt, then crankshaft pulley.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Remove torsional damper attaching bolt, then the torsional damper using puller tool No. J-23523, or equivalent.
4. Remove water pump.
5. Remove oil pan.
6. Remove front cover attaching bolts, then the front cover and gasket. Discard gasket.
7. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Install new front cover gasket.
b. Tighten torsional damper to specifications.
