1996 Saturn SL2 Front Cover and Timing Chain Removal

1996 SATURN SL2

135,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

BAKU342

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I am trying desperately to get the cylinder head off of my sl2 and I've tried just about everything and I cannot get it to come off, and I'm pretty sure it's because the front cover and timing chain are still in the car. Can someone tell me how to get the timing chain and front cover off?

Nov 1, 2010 at 2:04 PM

DOCFIXIT

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Yes front cover and chain MUST come off first then head bolts

Nov 1, 2010 at 2:10 PM

SATURNTECH9

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Unclip lower splash shield and place a 1 x 1 x 2 inch long block of wood between torque strut and cradle. Remove three righthand upper engine torque axis mount to front cover attaching nuts, allowing engine to rest on block of wood. Remove accessory drive belt, idler pulley, tensioner, crankshaft damper and power steering pump. Remove front cover attaching bolts. Using a screwdriver, pry front cover at upper and lower corners to remove. Reverse procedure to install. Tighten attaching bolts to specifications in sequence, Fig. 24 . Then bring cylinder number 1 and 4 to top dead center and remove the timing chain tenisor and guide's then the chain.

Nov 1, 2010 at 2:18 PM

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