Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Safari and 2003 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the engine oil pan. Refer to OIL PAN REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to CRANKSHAFT BALANCER REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the water pump. Refer to WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor. Refer to CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) RELUCTOR RING REPLACEMENT
in Engine Performance.NOTE: Do not reuse the engine front cover. Oil leaks may result.
- Remove the engine front cover. Refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER REMOVAL .
- Discard the engine front cover.
- Clean all sealing surfaces.