Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Remove the engine oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
- Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
- Remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (4.3L Engine) or Water Pump Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines) in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor. Refer to Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Replacement in Engine Controls.
- Remove the crankshaft position sensor seal (O-ring).
- Discard the crankshaft position sensor seal (O-ring).
- Remove the engine front cover bolts.
- Remove the engine front cover.
- Discard the engine front cover.
- Clean all sealing surfaces.
IMPORTANT:
After the composite engine front cover is removed do not reinstall the engine front cover. Always install a NEW engine front cover.