OEM 2007 Cadillac SRX Timing Cover

2007 Cadillac SRX Timing Cover Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the engine front timing cover on 2007 Cadillac SRX?

  A: To remove the engine front cover the first step should be to drain the cooling system. Remove air outlet duct so that you can reach Thermostat Housing and from there you use hose clamp pliers (J 38185) in order to remove heaters hose from Thermostat Housing. Secondly, disconnect the coolants Radiator Hose along with the helper Water Pump if present. Move to eliminate the drive belt tensioner, supported by the drive belt idler pulley bolt as well as the drive belt idler pulley itself. Lower the pulley for the Water Pump, lift the vehicle and support it with the help of stands, remove the crankshaft balancer, then run the repair procedures that are depicted in the pictures. Unbolt the engine front cover and remove it along with discarding the old gasket. Clean and inspect the engine front cover before using a little touch of sealant along the split line of the upper and the lower crankcases, and at the top of the block face. Replace the new engine front cover gasket over the crankcase dowel pins and set the engine front cover. Apply threadlocking compound to the engine front cover bolts and install with them holding in the specified sequence or 15 n.m (11 lb ft). Replace the crankshaft balancer and the Water Pump Pulley by mounting the bolts with a torque of 10 n.m (89 lb in). Install the upper portion of the upper slip joint and the banjo fitting, then tighten the bolt to 150 Nm (111 lb ft) using standard Buna-N washers. Install the drive belt idler pulley and its bolt, tightening to 12-9 ft lb (16-12 Nm) as specified. Reconnect the coolant radiator hose, the heater hoses using hose clamp pliers (J 38185), and reinstall the air outlet duct. Finally, fill the cooling system.