Front Cover: Removal
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- Manufacturer recommends removing engine to service 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 Fig 1. Remove front cover and gaskets.