Removal Procedure
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- Remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines) in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
- Remove the oil pan-to-front cover bolts (1).
- Remove the front cover bolts.
- Remove the front cover and gasket.
- Discard the front cover gasket.
- If required, clean and inspect the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection .