Lower Timing Chain Cover: Removing

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The transmission is removed. Refer to Removal and Installation or REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Engine oil drained. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

NOTE:

When installing, bring all cable ties back to same positions.

Fig 1: Identifying Battery

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CAUTION:

Risk of destroying electrical components.

Complete the steps for disconnecting the battery.

-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

-- Disconnect the Ground (GND) cable -2- from the battery post. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the drive plate. Refer to DRIVE PLATE .

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

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

-- Remove the generator. Refer to OVERVIEW - GENERATOR .

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts, Electrical Connections, And Generator

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-- Disconnect the starter electrical connector -3- by sliding the retainer back and pressing the release down.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Starter Electrical Connector

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-- Remove the electrical wire nut -2- and starter.

NOTE:

Ignore -1 and 4-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 4: Identifying Lower Timing Chain Cover Bolt, Tightening Sequence

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-- Loosen and remove the bolts -1 through 10- in a diagonal sequence.

-- Carefully separate the timing chain guard lower section from the bond.

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