Tempo V6-182 3.0L (1993)
Camshaft Gear/Sprocket: Service and Repair
1.
Relieve fuel system pressure.
2.
Disconnect battery ground cable, then loosen four water pump pulley bolts with drive belt in place.
3.
Loosen alternator belt-adjuster jackscrew to provide sufficient slack in belt for removal.
4.
Drain cooling system, then remove lower radiator hose and heater hose from water pump.
5.
Remove crankshaft pulley and damper.
6.
Drain and remove oil pan.
Fig. 11 Replacing Timing Cover & Water Pump
7.
Remove timing cover to block retaining bolts. Timing cover and water pump may be removed as an assembly by not removing bolts Nos. 11-15 as
shown.
8.
After cover is pulled away from block, remove water pump pulley and bolts.
Fig. 8 Timing Chain Alignment