Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Isuzu i-370, 2007 GMC Canyon, and 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement .
- Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
- Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
- Remove the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement .
- Remove the oil pump pipe and screen assembly. Refer to Oil Pump Suction Pipe and Screen Assembly Replacement .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the 7 mm center bolt (1).
- Remove the remaining engine front cover bolts.
- Install 2 bolts into the threaded holes to act as jack screws and tighten evenly to release the engine front cover from the engine block.
- Remove the engine front cover.
- Remove the 2 bolts from the jack screw holes.
- Remove the oil pump, if necessary. Refer to Oil Pump Replacement .
- Clean and inspect the engine block sealing surface.