To remove the components, first disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Drain the engine oil and remove the oil filter. Next, take off the drive belt and the water pump pulley, followed by the crankshaft pulley and vibration damper. Disconnect the electrical connectors to the camshaft and crankshaft sensors, then unbolt and remove both ignition coil packs located on each side of the timing cover. Remove the bolts securing the power steering pump to the engine, noting that the front lower bolt will not come all the way out; position the pump aside. Remove the accessory drivebelt idler from the timing cover to access one of the cover bolts. Take off both valve covers and the timing cover-to-block bolts, ensuring to remove the four
Oil Pan-to-timing cover bolts from underneath. Separate the timing cover from the block by removing nineteen bolts, and if it's stuck, gently tap it with a soft-face hammer to break the gasket's bond, avoiding excessive force to prevent cracking. For installation, apply a 1/8-inch bead of RTV sealant at the junctions of the oil pan, timing cover, and engine block. Lubricate the timing chains and the lip of the front crankshaft oil seal with clean engine oil, then install the front cover on the engine and tighten the cover-to-block bolts to the specified torque. Reinstall the remaining parts in reverse order and add the appropriate type and quantity of engine oil before running the engine to check for leaks.