Cover - timing gear - upper - LH

ENGINE - V8

12-2-66 REPAIRS

Cover - timing gear - upper - LH 

$% 12.65.41 

Before disconnecting the battery, ensure all text and 
cautions in the battery disconnection section are 
observed. 
 

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 GENERAL INFORMATION, Electrical 

Precautions.

Remove

1. Position vehicle on lift.
2. Disconnect battery earth lead.
3. Drain cooling system.

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 COOLING SYSTEM - V8, 

ADJUSTMENTS, Coolant - drain, flush & 
refill.

4. Remove fan cowl.

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 COOLING SYSTEM - V8, REPAIRS, 

Coupling unit - viscous fan.

5. Remove charcoal canister purge solenoid 

valve.
 

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 EMISSION CONTROL - V8, 

REPAIRS, Solenoid - canister purge.

6. Release CMP sensor harness from clip and 

release clip from timing gear cover.

7. Disconnect multiplug from CMP sensor.
8. Release fuel vapour pipe from bracket on 

timing gear cover.

9. Disconnect multiplug from alternator.

10. Release alternator harness from 3 clips.
11. Remove LH camshaft cover.

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 Engine - V8, REPAIRS, Gasket - 

camshaft cover - LH.

12. Remove LH VCC solenoid valve.

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 Engine - V8, REPAIRS, Control 

solenoid - variable camshaft control (VCC) - 
LH.

13. Release clip and disconnect coolant hose from 

alternator.

14. Release clip, disconnect radiator bottom hose 

from thermostat housing and remove bolt 
securing 'P' clip.

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