Front Cover: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the water pump. See WATER PUMP . Remove the crankshaft balancer. See CRANKSHAFT BALANCER .
- Remove the drive belt idler pulley bolt and pulley.
- Remove the oil pan-to-front cover bolts.
- Remove the front cover bolts. See Figure. Remove the front cover and gasket. Discard the front cover gasket.
- Clean and inspect the engine front cover.