Front Cover: Removal
- Manufacturer recommends removing engine for servicing front cover. Remove engine. See ENGINE . Remove water pump. See WATER PUMP . Remove vibration damper bolt and washer. Using puller, remove vibration damper.NOTE: If necessary to remove high-pressure oil pump or high-pressure oil pump reservoir, see HIGH-PRESSURE OIL PUMP and HIGH-PRESSURE OIL PUMP DRIVE GEAR .
- Remove oil pan and oil pump pick-up tube. Remove front cover retaining bolts. See Figure. Remove front cover and gaskets.