OEM 2007 Cadillac STS Timing Cover

2007 Cadillac STS Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: To replace the engine front cover, the necessary tools will be obtained: engine front cover installation guide fitting pins (EN 46109). Start by removing the engine cover, then upper Intake Manifold with the lower Intake Manifold, and remove the camshaft covers. Drain off the engine coolant and remove the purge vent hose from the water outlet. Throw out the water outlet and Radiator Hose and keep it. Then remove the accessory drive belts, the A/C Compressor, as well as the power steering belt tensioner. Remove the generator bracket with the generator and the belt tensioner, while making sure that you do not loosen the power steering pipes or drain the power steering fluid. Migrate the power steering fluid reservoir and move it into an accessible location, after this get rid of the Power Steering Pump pulley. Remove the upper front bolt of the Power Steering Pump, and the rest should be removed. Move to loosen the crankshaft balancer, oil control valves, and the engine front cover with the Water Pump. Disassemble the engine front cover if necessary but exercise precaution on using sharp or metal gasket scrapers because they may mar sealing surfaces. Clean the sealing surfaces carefully and put a piece of cardboard between the oil pan front and the oil pump to prevent contamination to fall into the oil pan. To remove the engine coolant from engine cooling passages and the top of the oil pan scraper, use compressed air. During installation, you may organise the engine front cover as required and install and install it using the engine front cover installation guide pins (EN 46109). Install oil control valves, crankshaft balancer, power steering pump, power steering pump pulley, and power steering fluid reservoir. Put the generator bracket back on with the generator and the belt tensioner, then the A/C Compressor and the power steering belt tensioner, and finally the accessory drive belts. Mount the water outlet and attach the purge vent hose to it again. Add cooling system, place the camshaft covers, upper Intake Manifold and lower intake, and lastly the engine cover. Refill the cooling system and change the engine oil.