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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the transmission clutch assembly. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement (CTS) or Clutch Assembly Replacement (CTS-V) in Clutch.
  2. Remove the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Removal .
    Fig 1: View Of Manual Transmission Engine Flywheel
    GM1199288Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the oil pan-to-rear cover bolts.
  4. Fig 2: View Of Rear Cover, Bolts & Gasket
    GM64282Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the rear cover bolts.
  6. Remove the rear cover and gasket. Refer to Engine Rear Cover Removal .
  7. Discard the rear cover gasket.
  8. Clean and inspect the engine rear cover. Refer to Engine Rear Cover Cleaning and Inspection .