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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to CRANKSHAFT BALANCER REPLACEMENT  .
  2. Remove the water pump. Refer to WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT in Engine Cooling.
  3. Remove the oil pan-to-front cover bolts (2).
    Fig 1: Locating Oil Pan-To-Front Cover Bolts
    G01970540Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the front cover bolts.
    Fig 2: Removing Engine Front Cover
    G01970541Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the front cover and gasket.
  6. Discard the front cover gasket.
  7. Clean and inspect the engine front cover. Refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER CLEANING AND INSPECTION .