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 (3) is installed into the flexplate for engine timing procedures, it can be damaged if torque is applied to the flexplate with the timing pin engaged. The timing pin must be placed in the retracted position using the handle (1) and twisting to locked position. The slide part (4) to be installed to the flex plate when torque is applied to the flexplate or crankshaft balancer bolt.
Install the EN-52476 Flywheel Lock and Alignment Tool (2) through the starter mounting hole.
- Lower the vehicle.
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD
- Crankshaft Balancer (2) - Remove