Topaz V6-182 3.0L (1992)
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
Fig. 11 Replacing Timing Cover & Water Pump
1.
Relieve fuel system pressure as outlined under MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELIEF.
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 as described in ``Front Oil Seal, Replace.''
6.
Drain and remove oil pan as described under OIL PAN.
7.
Remove timing cover to block retaining bolts, Fig. 11. Timing cover and water pump may be removed as an assembly by not removing bolts
Nos. 11-15 as shown in Fig. 11.
8.
After cover is pulled away from block, remove water pump pulley and bolts.
9.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Carefully clean all gasket material from timing cover and cylinder block. The aluminum timing cover gouges easily, use care when
scraping gasket.
b. Inspect timing cover crankshaft seal, replace if necessary.
c. Before installing bolt Nos. 1, 2 and 3, apply pipe sealant No. D6AZ-19558-A or equivalent.
d. Tighten front cover bolts to sequence shown in Fig. 11.
e. On 1990-91 models, torque bolts 1 through 10 to 19 ft. lbs., then bolts 11 through 15 to 7 ft. lbs.
f.
On 1992 models, torque bolts 1 through 10 to 15-22 ft. lbs., then bolts 11 through 15 to 71-106 inch lbs.