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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.
  3. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  4. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
  5. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  6. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
  7. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  8. Remove the power steering pump with the lines and reposition the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (3.4L) in Power Steering System.
  9. Remove the thermostat bypass pipe from the engine front cover. Refer to Thermostat Bypass Pipes Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  10. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the engine front cover. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Outlet (3.4L) in Engine Cooling.
  11. Remove the water pump from the engine front cover. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (3.4L) in Engine Cooling.
    12. Fig 1: Crankshaft Position Sensor Wiring Harness Bracket & Bolt
    GM190536Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor wiring harness bracket bolt.
  13. Remove the CKP sensor wiring harness bracket.
    14. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Engine Front Cover
    GM95865Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the engine front cover bolts (1, 2 and 3).
  15. Remove the engine front cover.
    16. Fig 3: Engine Front Cover Gasket
    GM61818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the engine front cover gasket.
  17. Clean and inspect the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection .
  18. If replacing the engine front cover, remove the drive belt shield bolt and the drive belt shield.
  19. If replacing the engine front cover remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (3.4L) in Engine Cooling.
    20. Fig 4: Crankshaft Position Sensor At Engine Front Cover
    GM190537Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. If replacing the engine front cover, remove the 24X CKP sensor. Refer to CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR .
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