Removal Procedure
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- Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (LS7) .
- Remove the generator bracket. Refer to Generator Bracket Replacement (LS7, LSA) .
- Remove the 2 front oil pan to front cover M8 bolts.
- Remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (LS7, LS3/L99) .
- Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the front cover bolts (1).
- Remove the front cover (2) and discard the gasket (3).
- Discard the front cover gasket.
- Clean and inspect the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection (LS7) .
- Remove and discard the oil seal (1).
- Remove the bolt (2), camshaft position (CMP) sensor (3).
- Remove the O-ring (4) from the sensor, as required.