Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Remove the oil fill cap.
Lift up on the front of the intake manifold cover (1).
Intake Manifold Cover (1) @ Upper Intake Manifold Bracket (2) - Remove
Using an appropriate tool, rotate the drive belt tensioner (1) counterclockwise and hold tension.
Accessory Drive Primary Belt (1) - Remove
- Slowly release tension on the drive belt tensioner.
Oil Level Indicator (1) - Remove
Electrical Connector (1) @ Oil Level Indicator Tube (3) - Unclip
- Oil Level Indicator Tube Bracket Bolt (2) - Remove
Oil Level Indicator Tube (1) - Remove
- Oil Level Indicator Tube Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Battery Negative Cable Nut (1) @ Starter Stud - Remove
- Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (2) - Disengage [2x]
- Auxiliary Generator Battery Jumper Cable (3) - Remove
Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
Battery Positive Cable Nut (1) @ Starter Solenoid - Remove
- Auxiliary Generator Battery Jumper Cable (2) - Remove
Starter Stud (1) - Remove
- Starter Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Starter (3) - Remove
- NOTE:
The timing pin feature must be retracted EN-52476 Flywheel Lock and Alignment Tool (1) during the balancer bolt removal.
Install the EN-52476 Flywheel Lock and Alignment Tool (1) to the automatic transmission flexplate.
- Lower the vehicle.
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD
- Crankshaft Balancer (2) - Remove
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt (1) - Remove
- Drive Belt Tensioner (2) - Remove