Lower Timing Chain Cover: Removing

• Engine-transmission assembly removed and separated on the scissor lift tableVAS 6131 A. Refer to ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, SEPARATING .
• Engine oil drained. Refer to Standard Maintenance Service .

-- Remove drive plate. Refer to DRIVE PLATE .

-- Remove left and right timing chain covers. Refer to LEFT AND RIGHT TIMING CHAIN COVERS .

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

-- Remove oil filter housing. Refer to OIL FILTER HOUSING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts And Lower Timing Chain Cover

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-- Remove bolts -1 to 13- and remove lower timing chain cover.

-- Press the rear crankshaft seal out of the lower timing chain cover.