OEM 2009 Jeep Wrangler Timing Cover

2009 Jeep Wrangler Timing Cover Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to Remove a Timing Cover on 2009 Jeep Wrangler?

  A: Start by loosening the negative battery cable and then drain the cooling system to remove the engine timing cover. Secondly, take out the air cleaner hose and housing assembly, remove the three mounting bolts at the water pump pulley and remove the accessory drive belt and its tensioner. Afterward, remove the pulley bolts, turning the pulley until the holes line up with the spokes on the water pump drive hub and then remove the pulley. Then, pull out the generator, lift and support the vehicle on a stand, pump out the oil and get rid of the filter. The oil level indicator and tube should be removed, as well as the structural cover and oil pan. Separate the lower radiator hose, heater hose and oil pressure switch. After removing the fasteners from the pump, move it and do the same for the A/C compressor. Then, remove the vibration damper bolt, insert Crankshaft Insert 8450 into the nose of the crankshaft and place Puller 1023 on the damper, working the puller screw until the damper comes off the crankshaft. After that, remove the camshaft position sensor, then remove the fasteners of the timing chain cover from the timing cover.