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Front Cover: Removal

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  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove timing belt, tensioner pulley, and idler pulleys. See TIMING BELT & CAMSHAFT TIMING PROCEDURE . Remove timing belt tensioner bracket. Remove engine front lift bracket. Remove both cooling fans. Disconnect coolant hoses from water pump.
  2. Remove heater pipe bracket screws at frame. Raise and support vehicle. Remove starter, crankshaft damper, and alternator. Remove engine oil filter and oil cooler assembly. Remove nuts and bolts from front half of oil pan. Slightly loosen remaining oil pan bolts.
  3. Remove A/C compressor (leave hoses attached). Remove lower bolts from front cover. Leave Flexplate/Flywheel Holder (J-37096) in position. Lower vehicle.
  4. Using Sprocket Remover (J-38616), remove belt sprocket from intermediate shaft. Remove forward light relay center, and position it aside. Remove water pump pulley. Remove remaining front cover bolts. Remove front cover and gasket.
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