OEM Chevrolet Monte Carlo Timing Cover

Chevrolet Monte Carlo Timing Cover Parts and Q&A

• Timing Cover
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  Q: How to service and repair the timing cover on Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

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  Start with coolant drainage from the cooling system to begin Timing Cover servicing and repairs. The first step is to remove the drive belt tensioner after which you should remove the crankshaft balancer. Distance the wiring harness connectors from the engine front cover to remove the Crankshaft Position Sensor shield. The engine support fixture (J 28467-B) must be installed to access the engine mount bracket before its removal. This procedure provides clearance for working on the Oil Pan. Engine front cover clearance becomes possible by slightly dropping the Oil Pan after all pan bolts get loosened and when the oil level sensor gets removed. Lower the Oil Pan while you remove the Oil Pan-to-engine front cover bolts and the Oil Filter assembly. Begin by removing the radiator outlet hose and Water Pump Pulley then continue with the Crankshaft Position Sensor removal. Begin by removing all engine front cover attaching bolts which allows you to remove the engine front cover with Oil Filter adapter assembly. Afterward remove the engine front cover gasket. Before engine front cover replacement you should detach the Oil Filter adapter and pressure relief valve and Water Pump and oil pump cover and gear set from the front cover. The inspection of oil pump components needs to be combined with a check of the Timing Chain's overall motion to ensure it stays below 25.4 mm (1 inch). Begin by degreasin' the mating surfaces combining front cover and cylinder block together with sealing surfaces before moving forward. To begin front cover installation replace all elements starting with the Camshaft Position Sensor followed by oil pump cover and gear set and finally Oil Filter adapter and pressure relief valve and Water Pump. Replace the crankshaft front oil seal and engine front cover gasket following bolt thread application of gm p/n 1052080 sealer or equivalent material. Position the sprocket cogs from the crankshaft with those facing the oil pump gear set before attaching the engine front cover with the Crankshaft Position Sensor. Following engine front cover bolt tightening to 20 nm (15 ft. Lbs.), utilize the torque angle meter (J 36660-A) to perform a 40-degree bolt rotation. Follow inspection of the Oil Pan Gasket by replacing it if required before tightening the Oil Pan-to-engine front cover bolts and all Oil Pan bolts using 14 nm (125 inch lbs.). Place the engine mount bracket and lower the engine while fastening the engine mount bracket bolts. After removing the engine support fixture j 28467-b you should install the Water Pump Pulley and connect the radiator outlet hose while installing the Oil Filter. Reinstall the shield on the Crankshaft Position Sensor followed by attaching wiring harness connectors to the engine front cover. The last steps involve mounting the crankshaft balancer alongside the drive belt tensioner then you need to complete the cooling system with engine coolant and add clean engine oil to the crankcase and perform fluid level inspections.
• Timing Cover, Front
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  Q: How to replace the engine front timing cover on Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

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  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.