Front Cover: Removal
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system and crankcase oil. Remove serpentine belt. Remove water pump pulley. Disconnect heater pipes. Disconnect coolant hoses from front cover.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove right front wheel and inner splash shield. Remove crankshaft balancer bolt and discard. Remove crankshaft balancer. Disconnect electrical connections at oil pressure sender, camshaft sensor and crankshaft sensor.
- Remove bolts securing front cover to oil pan. Remove power steering pump (leave hoses attached). Remove remaining bolts, front cover and gasket. See Figure.