Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM (STATIC FILL) .
- Remove drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
- Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
- Remove crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
- Remove the camshaft position actuator magnet. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Replacement .
- Remove thermostat housing. Refer to THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACEMENT - LZ9 (3.9L) .
- Remove the water pump. Refer to WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT - LZ9 (3.9L) .
- Remove the engine front cover bolts.
- Remove the engine front cover.
- Remove the engine front cover gasket.