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Removal (Van)

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  1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
  2. Drain coolant, remove water pump. See WATER PUMP .
  3. Raise and support vehicle. Remove crankshaft damper and pulley. See FRONT COVER OIL SEAL .
  4. Disconnect Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor harness connector.
  5. Remove front oil pan bolts that intersect with the front cover.
  6. Remove Cam Position Synchronizer. See CAMSHAFT SYNCHRONIZER .
  7. Remove accessory drive belt idler pulley, remove the belt tensioner.
  8. Remove the 4 water pump mounting studs and discard.
  9. Remove front cover crankshaft oil seal. See FRONT COVER OIL SEAL .
    10. CAUTION: Failure to remove Cap Screw which may be over looked, may damage the cover if not removed.
  10. Remove engine front cover stud bolts and cover bolt, remove CAP SCREW. See Figure.
  11. Slide the front cover off the dowels, remove the gasket and discard.
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