Lower Timing Chain Cover, Removing And Installing: Removing

• Transmission removed. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Place the :SMN372500  under the engine and drain the engine oil.

-- Remove the drive plate. Refer to DRIVE PLATE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the timing chain covers. Refer to LEFT TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING . Refer to RIGHT TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 1: Identifying Intake Manifold Bolts Removal/Tightening Sequence

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-- Remove the oil filter housing. Refer to OIL FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and move the lower left coolant pipe to the side.

Fig 2: Disconnect Upper Coolant Hose From Engine

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Loosen and remove the bolts in the following sequence: -12 to 1-.

-- Carefully loosen the lower timing chain cover from the bond and remove it.

-- Press the transmission side of the crankshaft shaft seal out of the lower timing chain cover.

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Timing Chain Cover Bolts

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