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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Oil Pan-To-Front Cover Bolts & Oil Pan-To-Rear Cover Bolts
    GM701560Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  2. Remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  3. Remove the oil pan-to-front cover bolts (2).
  4. Fig 2: View Of Front Cover & Gasket
    GM64278Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the front cover bolts.
  6. Remove the front cover and gasket.
  7. Discard the front cover gasket.
  8. Clean and inspect the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection .