How to replace the engine front timing cover on Chevrolet Cobalt?

To remove the engine front cover, one must remove the crankcase balancer, drive belt tensioner and the engine front cover to water pump bolts and the rest of the engine front cover bolts and remove the engine front cover. In case the engine front cover gasket is damaged, remove the front Engine Mount and the gasket as well. Each part that was removed should be replaced with new engine front cover gasket and front Engine Mount, then followed by the engine front cover during installation. Place in the engine front cover bolts and tighten them to 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs), place in the water pump bolt and tighten it to,25 nm (18 ft. Lbs). Then fit the drive belt tensioner and its bolt, tighten it to 45 nm (33 ft. Lbs.), and the last thing is to fit the crankcase balancer.

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Chevrolet Cobalt Oil Pump, Green Line, Front Part Number: 12637040
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover, Engine Front Cover; Timing Cover; Front Cover; Cover Assembly
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 12582069, 12584621, 24450057, 12606580
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | Base, LS, LT, LTZ, Sport, SS | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS

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The Timing Cover in Chevrolet Cobalt vehicles plays an essential duty in protecting the timing mechanism in vehicles- most of which may include timing belt, timing chain or cam belt. Made of durable material like aluminum, plastic or steel the Timing Cover shields fixtures and appliances from pests. On many covers, additional gaskets have been incorporated as part of the timing belt protection gear. Even though they are supposed to be very strong, Timing Covers can wear out at any time and therefore calling for timely replacement to maintain safety on the vehicle. Even though it does not describe different styles or types for different Cobalt models, it does stress on the significance of the Timing Cover for the durability and reliability of the timing system of the engine.

Chevrolet Cobalt Timing Cover Parts and Q&A

Oil Pump, Green Line, Front
12637040
Q: How to replace the engine front timing cover on Chevrolet Cobalt?
A:
To remove the engine front cover, one must remove the crankcase balancer, drive belt tensioner and the engine front cover to water pump bolts and the rest of the engine front cover bolts and remove the engine front cover. In case the engine front cover gasket is damaged, remove the front Engine Mount and the gasket as well. Each part that was removed should be replaced with new engine front cover gasket and front Engine Mount, then followed by the engine front cover during installation. Place in the engine front cover bolts and tighten them to 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs), place in the water pump bolt and tighten it to,25 nm (18 ft. Lbs). Then fit the drive belt tensioner and its bolt, tighten it to 45 nm (33 ft. Lbs.), and the last thing is to fit the crankcase balancer.