Removal Procedure
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- Remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement
.
- Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement
.
- Disconnect the camshaft position sensor wire harness electrical connector (1) from the CMP actuator magnet.
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (2) from the CMP sensor wire harness electrical connector.
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- Remove the oil pan-to-front cover bolts (1).
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- Remove the front cover bolts (501).
- Remove the front cover (502) and gasket (503).
- Discard the front cover gasket.
- Remove the crankshaft front oil seal.
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- If replacing the engine front cover perform the following steps, otherwise proceed to step 10 of the installation procedure.
- Remove the CMP sensor wire harness bolts (1).
- Disconnect the CMP sensor wire harness from the CMP sensor.
- Remove the CMP sensor wire harness (2).
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- Remove the CMP sensor (703).
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- Remove the CMP actuator magnet bolts (751), and magnet (752).
- Remove and discard the CMP actuator magnet gasket (753).