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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable.
  2. Drain the engine coolant from the cooling system.
  3. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil & Oil Filter Replacement .
  4. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
  5. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.
  6. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer - Replacement .
  7. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
  8. Remove the power steering pump with the lines. Reposition the power steering pump.
  9. Disconnect the thermostat bypass pipe from the engine front cover.
  10. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the timing cover.
  11. Remove the coolant pump from the engine front cover.
  12. Remove the lower crankshaft position sensor wiring harness bracket from the engine front cover
  13. Remove the engine front cover bolts (1, 2 and 3).
  14. Remove the engine front cover.
    Fig 1: Engine Front Cover
    G01806826Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the engine front cover gasket.
    16. Fig 2: Engine Front Cover Gasket
    G01806827Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Inspect the engine front cover for damage to the engine front cover, crankshaft front oil seal or the gasket sealing surface. Refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER -- CLEANING & INSPECTION .
  17. If replacing the engine front cover, remove the drive belt shield.
  18. Remove the crankshaft position sensor from the engine front cover. Refer to CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR .
    Fig 3: Crankshaft Position Sensor
    G01806828Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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