Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Remove the charge air cooler, condenser, fan and radiator assembly from the vehicle. Charge Air Cooler, Condenser, Fan Motor, and Radiator Assembly Removal and Installation (LM2)
- Drain the engine oil. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
Engine Front Cover Bolt (1) - Remove
- Engine Front Cover (2) - Remove
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Rotate the accessory drive primary belt tensioner (1) clockwise to release the drive belt tension.
- Slide the accessory drive primary belt (2) off of the belt idler pulley and slowly release the accessory drive primary belt tensioner (1).
- Remove the accessory drive primary belt (2) from the vehicle.
Install the EN-49979 Crankshaft Holder (1) with EN-956-1 Extension (3) to the crankshaft pulley.
- Crankshaft Pulley Bolt (2) - Loosen [4x]
- Remove the EN-49979 Crankshaft Holder (1) with EN-956-1 Extension (3).
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt (2) - Remove [4x]
- Crankshaft Pulley (1) - Remove
Engine Front Cover Bolt (1) - Remove [8x]
- Crankshaft Front Oil Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD
NOTE:
It is likely you will bend the crankshaft front oil seal during the removal. Use care to not damage the engine block.