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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Oil Pan-To-Front Cover Bolts
    GM451709Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the water pump. Refer to WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (4.8L, 5.3L, AND 6.0L ENGINES) or WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (8.1L ENGINE) in Engine Cooling.
  2. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  3. Remove the oil pan-to-front cover bolts.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Front Cover & Gasket
    GM64278Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the front cover bolts.
  5. Remove the front cover and gasket.
  6. Discard the front cover gasket.
  7. Clean and inspect the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection in Engine Mechanical - 4.8 L, 5.3 L, and 6.0 L Unit Repair.
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