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Timing Belt / Chain Cover(S): Removal

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  1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
  2. Drain cooling system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE-DRAINING COOLING SYSTEM 3.9L/5.9L ).
  3. Remove the serpentine belt (Refer to DRIVE BELTS ).
  4. Remove water pump (Refer to WATER PUMP-3.9L/5.9L ).
  5. Remove power steering pump (Refer to REMOVAL-POWER STEERING PUMP-3.9L & 5.9L ).
  6. Remove vibration damper (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER-REMOVAL ).
  7. Remove fuel lines (Refer to FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS ).
  8. Loosen oil pan bolts and remove the front bolt at each side.
  9. Remove the cover bolts.
  10. Remove chain case cover and gasket using extreme caution to avoid damaging oil pan gasket.
  11. Place a suitable tool behind the lips of the oil seal to pry the oil seal outward. Be careful not to damage the crankshaft seal surface of cover (Fig 1).
    Fig 1: Removing Front Crankshaft Oil Seal
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