Engine Front Cover: Removal

Drain cooling system and crankcase. Remove fan, spacer and all hoses or brackets attaching to water pump. Remove crankshaft pulley, and use suitable puller to remove vibration damper.
Disconnect fuel pump outlet line from fuel pump, remove fuel pump bolts and lay pump to one side. Remove front cover bolts and cut oil pan gasket flush with cylinder block. Remove front cover and water pump as an assembly.