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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the water pump. Refer to WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (4.8L, 5.3L, AND 6.0L ENGINES) in Engine Cooling.
  2. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to CRANKSHAFT BALANCER REPLACEMENT  .
  3. Remove the oil pan-to-front cover bolts (1).
    Fig 1: Removing Oil Pan-To-Front Cover Bolts
    G02116438Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the front cover bolts.
  5. Remove the front cover and gasket.
  6. Discard the front cover gasket.
  7. If required, clean and inspect the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection  .
    Fig 2: Removing Front Cover, Gasket & Bolts
    G02116439Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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