OEM Chevrolet SSR Timing Cover

Chevrolet SSR Timing Cover Parts and Q&A

• Timing Cover
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  Q: How to replace the engine front timing cover on Chevrolet SSR?

  A:

  To replace the engine front cover, first gather the necessary tools: front and rear cover alignment tool (J 41476). Start by removing the Water Pump with the cmp sensor and crankshaft balancer and Oil Pan-to-front cover bolts together with the front cover bolts. The initial step is to remove the front cover together with the gasket after which you need to take away the oil front crankshaft oil seal before discarding the front cover gasket. When installing the front cover avoid repeating the use of crankshaft oil seal or front cover gasket as well as eliminate front cover gasket sealer application unless factory specifications allow it. First apply a 5 mm (0.2 inch) sealant bead gm p/n 12378190 or equivalent that measures 20 mm (0.8 inch) long at the Oil Pan to engine block junction point. Place the front cover gasket and cover after this application. Tighten the front cover bolts as well as the Oil Pan-to-front cover bolts while maintaining a balance of tightness but avoiding excessive force. Use front and rear cover alignment tool (J 41476) to line up the tapered legs with front cover machined alignment surfaces. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt until it reaches a snug fit before torquing the engine front cover bolts to 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.). Reinstall the cmp sensor and new crankshaft front oil seal before reinstalling the Water Pump and the crankshaft balancer after removing the front and rear cover alignment tool (J 41476).