Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the camshaft cover. Camshaft Cover Replacement
- Remove the crankshaft balancer (1). Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (Except North America) Crankshaft Balancer Replacement
- Remove the drive belt tensioner (1). Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement
- Disconnect the wire harness retainers from the front cover.
- Engine Front Cover Bolt- Remove and DISCARD 3, 5 and 6
- Engine Front Cover Bolts - Remove
- Engine Front Cover (1) Remove
- If reusing the engine front cover, remove and DISCARD the crankshaft front oil seal (8) using an appropriate tool.
- Clean the engine block and cylinder head to front cover sealing surfaces.
- Clean the front cover sealing surface.
NOTE:
Only bolts 3, 5 and 6 will be replaced with NEW bolts.