Lower Timing Chain Cover, Removing And Installing: Removing

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The transmission is removed.

NOTE:

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

CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to electronic components.

Observe the steps for disconnecting the battery.

-- Disconnect the battery, refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

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

-- Remove the left and right timing chain covers, refer to LEFT AND RIGHT TIMING CHAIN COVERS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

-- Remove the generator, refer to GENERATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the left and right bolts -arrows- and the electrical connector bracket.

Fig 1: Cylinder Bank 2 Oxygen Sensor Electrical Connectors

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NOTE:

Ignore items -1 and 4-.

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

Fig 2: Disconnecting Starter Electrical Connector

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

NOTE:

Ignore items -1 and 4-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Timing Chain Cover Bolt Loosening Sequence

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-- Remove the bolts -1 through 10- and remove the lower timing chain cover.

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