OEM 2000 Buick LeSabre Timing Cover

2000 Buick LeSabre Timing Cover Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the timing cover on 2000 Buick LeSabre?

  A: In order to service and repair the Timing Cover, start by unboltching the torque axis mount and the torque axis mount bracket off. Then, remove the Drive Belt and Drive Belt tensioner assembly, then remove the crankshaft balancer. Unplug the crank sensor shield and the crank sensor then remove the Oil Pan to engine front cover bolts and the engine front cover attach bolts to remove the engine front cover. Check the movement by the Timing Chain for its excessive movement, which should not be more than 25mm (1-inch), as well as inspect the timing sprockets for wear. Clean the mating surface of the gasket on the Timing Chain cover and cylinder block, and if the Oil Pan Gasket is too swollen remove the Oil Pan and replace gasket. For installation, perform the installation of the engine front cover gasket as well as the engine front cover using the torque angle meter (J 36660-A) with sealant gm p/n 12346004 or equivalent applied to relationship of bolt threads. Tighten the engine front cover attaching bolts to 20 nm (15 ft. Lbs.) and then further turn them by 40° with the help of the torque angle meter (J 36660-A). Install Oil Pan to engine front cover bolts and pull them to 14n m (125 in lbf). Proceed to install the Drive Belt tensioner assembly, do not co a sensor crankshaft adjustment and crankshaft sensor and the cranks in balance with the bolt. Lastly, install the Drive Belt, the torque axis mount bracket, and the torque axis mount.