Removal (Probe)
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system. Remove accessory drive belts and automatic tensioners. Raise and support vehicle. Remove right front wheel. Remove plastic inner fender shield.
- Support engine with floor jack. Remove right engine mount and spacer from water pump bracket (M/T equipped models). Remove upper engine mount at timing belt cover. Lower floor jack, allowing engine to rest on remaining mounts.
- Remove crankshaft damper bolt. Using Crankshaft Damper Remover (T58P-6316-D), remove crankshaft damper from crankshaft. Remove right subframe-to-body bolts/nuts. Pull subframe downward and remove crankshaft damper.
- Disconnect water pump connection from front cover. Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN . Remove lower front cover bolts. Lower vehicle. Remove retaining bolts, front cover and gasket.