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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the water pump. Refer to WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (4.8L, 5.3L, AND 6.0L ENGINES) .
  2. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  3. Remove the oil pan-to-front cover bolts.
    Fig 1: Removing Oil Pan-To-Front Cover Bolts
    G02106717Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the front cover bolts.
  5. Remove the front cover and gasket.
  6. Discard the front cover gasket.
  7. If required, clean and inspect the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection .
    Fig 2: Removing Front Cover, Bolts & Gasket
    G02106718Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.