OEM 2009 GMC Canyon Timing Cover

2009 GMC Canyon Timing Cover Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the engine front timing cover on 2009 GMC Canyon?

  A: The procedure for replacing the engine front cover begins by taking out the Water Pump and crankshaft balancer along with drive belt tensioner and Power Steering Pump and Oil Pump pipe and screen assembly. Yield the vehicle before uninstalling first the 7 mm center bolt followed by the other bolts holding the engine front cover in place. Install two bolts with threaded holes to function as jack screws that press evenly against the engine front cover to release it from the engine block. After completing this step remove the engine front cover together with the jack screws. Before reinstalling the pump clean or inspect the surface area of the engine block if needed. Reinstall the Oil Pump after its removal. Slide in j 44219 (Cover Alignment Pins) to ensure proper engine block alignment. Apply a 3 mm (0.12 in) bead of sealer to the engine front cover before aligning the Oil Pump to the crankshaft sprocket splines while placing the front cover over the j 44219 to ensure alignment with the engine block. Start by installing the engine front cover bolts then remove the j 44219 alignment pins before finishing with the remaining 2 bolts which require 10 nm (89 lb in) torque and the small center bolt requires 8 nm (71 lb in). Start by reinstalling the Oil Pump pipe together with the screen assembly before installing the Power Steering Pump followed by drive belt tensioner and crankshaft balancer and finishing with the Water Pump.