Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Auxiliary Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Dual Batteries) .
- Remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (LY6, L76 and L92) or Water Pump Replacement (LH6, LY2, LY5, and LMG) or Water Pump Replacement (LMM) or Water Pump Replacement (LU3) .
- Remove the crankshaft front oil seal. Refer to Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement .
- Remove the right wheelhouse panel. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (Chevrolet) or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (GMC) .
- Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the CKP sensor bolt and sensor.
- Remove the CKP sensor spacer bolts and spacer.
- Remove and discard the O-rings from the sensor and the spacer.
- Remove the upper oil pan to engine front cover bolts.
- Remove the engine front cover bolts.
- Separate the engine front cover from the cylinder block and upper oil pan using J 37228 . See Special Tools .
- Remove the engine front cover.
- If necessary, remove the pressure relief valve O-ring.
- Clean and inspect the front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection .
IMPORTANT:
Do not bend the turbocharger coolant pipe.