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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2013TERRAIN AWD L4-2.4LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINETIMING COMPONENTSTIMING COVERSERVICE AND REPAIR
2013 GMC Terrain AWD L4-2.4L
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
2013 GMC Terrain AWD L4-2.4LSECTION Service and Repair
Engine Front Cover Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the engine mount bracket (1). Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement Engine Mount Bracket Replacement.
2. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement Service and Repair.
3. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement Service and Repair.
4. Disconnect the oxygen sensor harness from the front cover and reposition.
5. Remove the engine front cover to water pump bolt (1).
6. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
7. Remove the engine front cover bolts (1).
8. Remove the engine front cover.
9. Remove and discard the engine front cover gasket (1).
Installation Procedure
1. Install a NEW engine front cover gasket (1) to the dowel pins.
2. Install the engine front cover.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
3. Install the engine front cover bolts (1) and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Install the engine front cover to water pump bolt (1) and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
6. Reposition the oxygen sensor harness to the front cover.
7. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement Service and Repair.
8. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement Service and Repair.
9. Install the engine mount bracket (1). Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement Engine Mount Bracket Replacement.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.