Engine Front Cover: Removal
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove drive belts, fan and hub assembly. Remove pulley from vibration damper. Remove vibration damper retaining bolt and washer.
- Using Puller (8068), remove vibration damper and key. Remove alternator and A/C compressor bracket (if equipped). Remove oil pan-to-front cover bolts. On 4.2L engine remove fuel pump. Remove cover-to-block retaining bolts. Remove front cover.
- Cut oil pan gasket tabs even with face of cylinder block. Remove tabs. Remove gasket from oil pan. Remove crankshaft oil seal from cover.