Engine Front Cover: Removal
- Remove fan belt, fan, pulley and radiator shroud. Remove radiator and accessory drive pulley. Remove harmonic balancer pulley bolt (if equipped).
- Pull off harmonic balancer with suitable puller (J-23523). Remove front cover and oil pan-to-cover retaining screws and remove cover with gasket. Use sharp cutting tool to cut oil pan front seal flush with block. See Figure.NOTE: 4.8L engines do not use front rubber seal. RTV or equivalent is used.