Lower Timing Chain Cover, Removing And Installing: Removing

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The transmission is removed. Refer to the appropriate service information .

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

-- Remove the upper timing chain covers. Refer to TIMING CHAIN GUARD UPPER SECTION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connector -2- for the Engine Speed Sensor -G28-.

Fig 1: After-Run Coolant Pump -V51-

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and -1 to 6-.

Fig 2: Lower Timing Chain Cover

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-- To loosen the lower timing chain cover -1-, install the three M6x20 bolts -arrows- until the stop.

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-- Install each bolt ¹ /₂ turn, until the lower timing chain cover has loosened.

-- Remove the bolts again, remove the lower timing chain cover and remove the transmission side crankshaft seal.