OEM 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Timing Cover

2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Timing Cover Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the engine front timing cover on 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

  A: Starting the engine front cover replacement requires users to disconnect the negative Battery Cable and drain the cooling system first. Start by removing the drive belt tensioner along with the coolant recovery reservoir then drain the engine oil. Remove the Oil Pan, crankshaft balancer and Power Steering Pump with its lines before repositioning the Power Steering Pump. Detach the thermostat bypass pipe followed by disconnection of the radiator outlet hose from the engine front cover then take out the Water Pump. Start by removing the bolts holding the wiring harness bracket to the ckp sensor and separating the bracket from the assembly. Proceed to uninstall bolts 1, 2, and 3 of the engine front cover and remove both the cover itself and its gasket. Clean and inspect the engine front cover before installing a replacement while also taking off the drive belt shield bolt and shield and Water Pump and 24x ckp sensor. Begin installation by mounting the 24x ckp sensor followed by the Water Pump. Afterward install the drive belt shield with its bolt while torquing it to 10 nm (89 inch lbs.). Install the engine front cover gasket after applying gm p/n 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) equivalent sealant to its both sides. Replace the gasket with the front cover before securing bolts 1, 2, and 3. Secure the engine front cover bolts (1, 2, and 3) by tightening the small bolts to 27 nm (20 ft. Lbs.) secure the large bolts (2, 3) to 55 nm (41 ft. Lbs.) while using the small bolts (1, 2, and 3 to 27 Nm (20 ft. Lbs.). Screw in the ckp sensor wiring harness bracket by applying 27 nm (20 ft. Lbs.) torque to its bolt. Begin installation by connecting the radiator outlet hose and thermostat bypass pipe to the engine front cover and then proceed with attaching the Power Steering Pump and crankshaft balancer and Oil Pan and drive belt tensioner. You must reinstall the coolant recovery reservoir after filling both the crankcase with new engine oil and the cooling system while reconnecting the negative Battery Cable and executing the ckp system variation learn procedure.