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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Oil Pan-To-Rear Cover Bolts
    GM680413Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement .
  2. Remove the oil pan-to-rear cover bolts (1).
  3. Fig 2: View Of Rear Cover, Bolts & Gasket
    GM64282Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the rear cover bolts.
  5. Remove the rear cover and gasket.
  6. Discard the rear cover gasket.
  7. Clean and inspect the rear cover. Refer to Engine Rear Cover Cleaning and Inspection in Engine Mechanical - 4.8 L, 5.3 L, and 6.0 L Unit Repair.