How to replace the engine front timing cover on GMC Acadia?

To replace the engine front cover you will need to check some tools for replacement: en 46105 camshaft locking tool (EN 46105), en 46111 crankshaft rotational socket (EN 46111) and en 46109 guide pin set (EN 46109). Start by removing the lower Intake Manifold, the camshaft covers, and the engine coolant draining. Besides, remove the water outlet housing assembly, drive belt tensioner and Water Pump also and Power Steering Pump set it aside. Take off the crankshaft balancer, camshaft position actuator valves, and solenoid valves from the front cover, then the engine Oil Pan and the engine front cover bolts. Tighten a 10 x 1.5 mm bolt into the "jackscrew" hole loosely before you take the pry points on the edge of the front cover and the "jackscrew" to shear the rtv sealant and remove the engine front cover. Turn the crankshaft may be with the use of en 46111 so that the left cylinder head camshafts are on the line of en 46105-2 and the right cylinder head camshafts are on the line en 46105-1. Mount the en 46105-1 to the right camshafts, and the en 46105-2 to the left camshafts. As for installation, put the 8mm (0.315 in) guide from the en 46109 to the cylinder block positions, then fit the engine front cover to cylinder block seal. Apply 3mm (0.118 in) bead of rtv sealant gen m p/n 12378521 (CA P/N 88901148) or equivalent on the engine front cover. Place the engine front cover onto the en 46109 and slide it into the position, and remove the en 46109 from the cylinder block. Hand start every front cover bolt and tighten them in numerical order to 23 n.m (17 lb ft). Finally remember re-install the engine Oil Pan, camshaft position actuator solenoid valves, camshaft position actuator valves, crankshaft balancer, Power Steering Pump, water pump, water outlet housing assembly, and drive belt tensioner, camshaft covers and lower Intake Manifold, and top it up with engine coolant.

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GMC Acadia Front Cover, Upper Part Number: 55514491
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- Other Name: Cover-Timing Belt Upper Front; Timing Cover; Cover, Engine Front Cover
- Position: Front Upper
- Replaces: 55506518
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 GMC Acadia | Denali, SLE, SLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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GMC Acadia Upper Timing Cover Part Number: 55514490
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- Other Name: Cover Assembly-Timing Chain Upper; Timing Cover; Cover, Engine Front Cover
- Replaced by: 12741848
- Replaces: 55506817
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 GMC Acadia | Denali, SLE, SLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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GMC Acadia Front Cover Part Number: 55486913
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- Other Name: Cover Assembly-Engine Front; Timing Cover; Lower Timing Cover; Cover, Engine Front Cover
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 GMC Acadia | Denali, SLE, SLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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GMC Acadia Front Cover Part Number: 25203060
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- Other Name: Cover Assembly-Engine Front (W/ Crankshaft Front Oil Seal; Timing Cover; Cover, Engine Front Cover
- Replaces: 25202735, 12662949, 25201370
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2017-2021 GMC Acadia | SL, SLE, SLT | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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GMC Acadia Front Cover Part Number: 12704638
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- Other Name: Cover Assembly-Engine Front (W/Water Pump); Timing Cover; Cover, Engine Front Cover
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 12729377
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2017-2023 GMC Acadia | AT4, Denali, SLE, SLT | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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GMC Acadia Water Pump, Front Part Number: 12698371
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- Other Name: Cover Assembly-Engine Front (W/Water Pump); Timing Cover; Front Cover; Cover, Engine Front Cover
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 12638436, 12684188, 12668891, 12626079, 12639157, 12635609, 12643744
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- 2010-2016 GMC Acadia | Denali, SL, SLE, SLT | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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GMC Acadia Timing Cover, Front Part Number: 12655856
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- Other Name: Cover, Engine Front (W/Water Pump); Front Cover; Front Seal; Actuator; Cover, Engine Front Cover
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 12601276, 12612399, 12611884
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- 2007-2009 GMC Acadia | SLE, SLT | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS

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This GMC Acadia Timing Cover is outstanding and significant as it constitutes trust and efficiency on the GMC vehicles. Anchored by a firm material, be it aluminum, plastic, or steel, the Timing Cover is an important part of a vehicle as it protects the timing mechanism from contaminants which may hinder the efficiency of the engine. This is so especially for the GMC Acadia which was first launched in 2006 to embraced the company's models. The Acadia Timing Cover suits several models such as the SLT-2 and the Denali models which are equipped with special facilities like luxurious and compact looks with quite advanced security systems. Thus, the Timing Cover together with the integrated gaskets improves the protection of the timing belt and helps to increase safety and performance of the GMC Acadia. Consequently, the necessity to replace a damaged Timing Cover quickly cannot be questioned, since the particular component concerns driving conditions and the car's performance. Particularly, the GMC Acadia Timing Cover is unique in the automobile market because of sturdiness and constitution plus the fashionable appearance that not only shields critical engine parts but also blends with the enhanced technology in the car's make. As the second generation of the Acadia went into production in 2016, Timing Cover remains to be an essential component of the car's structure, pushing GMC Acadia to remain relevant in the market as a vehicle of choice among smart car users looking forward to enjoying comfort, safety, and superior performance in an SUV car.

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Q: How to replace the engine front timing cover on GMC Acadia?
A:
To replace the engine front cover you will need to check some tools for replacement: en 46105 camshaft locking tool (EN 46105), en 46111 crankshaft rotational socket (EN 46111) and en 46109 guide pin set (EN 46109). Start by removing the lower Intake Manifold, the camshaft covers, and the engine coolant draining. Besides, remove the water outlet housing assembly, drive belt tensioner and Water Pump also and Power Steering Pump set it aside. Take off the crankshaft balancer, camshaft position actuator valves, and solenoid valves from the front cover, then the engine Oil Pan and the engine front cover bolts. Tighten a 10 x 1.5 mm bolt into the "jackscrew" hole loosely before you take the pry points on the edge of the front cover and the "jackscrew" to shear the rtv sealant and remove the engine front cover. Turn the crankshaft may be with the use of en 46111 so that the left cylinder head camshafts are on the line of en 46105-2 and the right cylinder head camshafts are on the line en 46105-1. Mount the en 46105-1 to the right camshafts, and the en 46105-2 to the left camshafts. As for installation, put the 8mm (0.315 in) guide from the en 46109 to the cylinder block positions, then fit the engine front cover to cylinder block seal. Apply 3mm (0.118 in) bead of rtv sealant gen m p/n 12378521 (CA P/N 88901148) or equivalent on the engine front cover. Place the engine front cover onto the en 46109 and slide it into the position, and remove the en 46109 from the cylinder block. Hand start every front cover bolt and tighten them in numerical order to 23 n.m (17 lb ft). Finally remember re-install the engine Oil Pan, camshaft position actuator solenoid valves, camshaft position actuator valves, crankshaft balancer, Power Steering Pump, water pump, water outlet housing assembly, and drive belt tensioner, camshaft covers and lower Intake Manifold, and top it up with engine coolant.