Voyager V6-229 3.8L (1996)
Timing Chain: Service and Repair
Timing Chain Replacement
Removal
TIMING COVER REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery
2. Drain cooling system. Refer to Cooling System/Service and Repair for procedure.
3. Support engine and remove right engine mount.
4. Raise vehicle on hoist. Drain engine oil.
5. Remove oil pan and oil pump pick-up. It may be necessary to remove transmission inspection cover.
6. Remove right wheel and inner splash shield.
7. Remove drive belt. Refer to Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair for procedure.
8. Remove A/C compressor and set aside.
9. Remove A/C compressor mounting bracket.
Fig. 43 Removing Crankshaft Pulley
10. Remove crankshaft pulley Fig. 43.
11. Remove idler pulley from engine bracket.
Fig. 44 Engine Bracket (Typical)
12. Remove engine bracket Fig. 44.