OEM 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Timing Cover

2002 Chevrolet Camaro Timing Cover Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the engine front timing cover on 2002 Chevrolet Camaro?

  A: If you want to replace the engine front cover, first, run the engine oil and the coolant, followed by removal of intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector and removal of air intake duct. Loosen the coolant pump pulley bolts, take out the drive belt tensioner, and the Power Steering Pump. Lift and support the vehicle, remove crankshaft balancer, oil pressure electrical connector, crankshaft position sensor electrical connector, and the Crankshaft Position Sensor shield and studs and sensor. Loosened the Oil Pan bolts to provide clearance for the front cover installation, lowered the vehicle, and removed the coolant pump pulley bolts and the pulley itself. Remove the radiator outlet hose and carefully pry out the crankshaft front oil seal. Removal of the engine front cover studs and bolts, removal of the engine front cover and gasket respectively. When extracting the front cover, it is also necessary to remove the bolts of the coolant pump, coolant pump, coolant pump gaskets, oil filter adapter, camshaft position sensor and oil pump gear set. Clean the engine front cover and block surfaces, and if front cover was removed, install the oil pump gear set, camshaft position sensor, and oil filter adapter. Fit the coolant pump gasket to the front cover , and fit the coolant pump, using the j 36660-a torque angle meter to torque the coolant pump bolts to 15nm (11 ft lbf) and an additional 80°. Put a new engine front cover gasket to the engine block, install engine cover front, and apply sealant gm p/n 12346004, canada p/n 10953480, or equal engine front cover bolts and stud . Install the front cover bolts and stud to 20 nm (15 ft. Lbs.) and angle an additional 40° with the j 36660-a. Replace the crankshaft front oil seal with the j 35354 seal installer, reinstall the radiator outlet hose, then the coolant pump pulley and bolt it to 13 nm (116 inch lbs.). Lift the vehicle once more to install the Oil Pan to front cover bolts and tighten them to 14 nm (124 inch lbs.). Install the Crankshaft Position Sensor, using threadlock gm p/n 12345382, canada p/n 10953489, or equivalent on the sensor studs and tighten them to 30 nm (22 ft. Lbs.). Reinstall the Crankshaft Position Sensor shield, crankshaft position sensor electrical connecter, and the crankshaft balancer. Connect the oil pressure sensor's electrical connector, lower the vehicle and reinstall the Power Steering Pump and drive belt tensioner. Finally, reconnect the air intake duct, connect the iat sensor electrical connector, fill the crankcase with engine oil, and fill the engine coolant.