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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Mounting Bracket & Bolts
    GM2014217Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the engine assembly with transaxle.
  2. Install the engine stand.
  3. Remove the intake manifold.
  4. Disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly.
  5. Remove the fuel delivery pipe sub-assembly.
  6. Remove the fuel injector assembly.
  7. Remove the ignition coil assembly.
  8. Remove the oil level dipstick sub-assembly.
  9. Remove the No. 1 exhaust manifold heat insulator.
  10. Remove the manifold stay.
  11. Remove the exhaust manifold.
  12. Remove the ventilation hose.
  13. Remove the No. 3 water by-pass hose.
  14. Remove the No. 1 water by-pass pipe.
  15. Remove the water by-pass hose.
  16. Remove the inlet water hose.
  17. Remove the inlet water.
  18. Remove the thermostat.
  19. Remove the radio setting condenser.
  20. Remove the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.
  21. Set the No. 1 cylinder to TDC/compression.
  22. Remove the crankshaft pulley.
  23. Remove the No. 1 chain tensioner assembly.
    24. Fig 2: Identifying Engine Mounting Bracket & Bolts
    GM2014217Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Remove the timing chain cover sub-assembly.
  25. Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket.
    26. Fig 3: Identifying Oil Filter Bracket & Bolts
    GM2014220Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Remove the 4 bolts and oil filter bracket.
    27. Fig 4: View Of O-Rings
    GM2014222Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. Remove the 2 O-rings.
    28. Fig 5: Identifying Front Cover Bolt Loosening Sequence
    GM2014226Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Remove the 19 bolts.
    29. Fig 6: View Of Timing Chain Cover
    GM2014227Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the timing chain cover, cylinder block, and cylinder head.
    IMPORTANT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  29. Remove the timing chain cover by prying between the timing chain cover and cylinder head or cylinder block with a screwdriver.
    30. Fig 7: Locating O-Rings
    GM2014229Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Remove the 3 O-rings.
    31. Fig 8: View Of Water Pump & Bolts
    GM2014232Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  31. Remove the 3 bolts and water pump.
    32. Fig 9: View Of Water Pump Gasket
    GM2014235Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  32. Remove the gasket.
    33. Fig 10: View Of Chain Cover Seal Removal
    GM2014236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  33. Place the timing chain cover on wooden blocks.
    34. NOTE: Do not damage the surface of the oil seal press fit hole.
    IMPORTANT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  34. Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.
  35. Remove the chain tensioner slipper.
  36. Remove the No. 1 chain vibration damper.
  37. Remove the chain sub-assembly.
    38. Fig 11: Identifying Chain Vibration Damper
    GM2014237Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  38. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 chain vibration damper.
  39. Remove the No. 2 chain sub-assembly.
  40. Hand tighten the crank pulley bolt.
    41. Fig 12: Aligning Crankshaft Sprocket
    GM2014242Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Do not rotate the crankshaft more than 90°. If the crankshaft is rotated too much without the timing chain installed, the valves may hit the pistons and cause damage.
  41. Turn the crankshaft 90 degrees clockwise to align the adjusting hole of the oil pump drive shaft sprocket with the groove of the oil pump.
  42. Remove the crank pulley bolt.
    43. Fig 13: Identifying Adjusting Hole
    GM2014246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  43. Insert a pin punch (3 mm) into the adjusting hole of the oil pump drive shaft sprocket to lock the gear in position, and then remove the nut.
    44. Fig 14: View Of Chain Tensioner Plate, Spring & Bolt
    GM2014248Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  44. Remove the bolt, chain tensioner plate, and spring.
    45. Fig 15: View Of Crankshaft Timing Sprocket, Oil Pump Drive Shaft Gear & No. 2 Chain
    GM2014253Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  45. Remove the crankshaft timing sprocket, oil pump drive shaft gear, and No. 2 chain sub-assembly.
  46. Remove No. 1 crankshaft position sensor plate.
    47. Fig 16: Identifying No. 2 Oil Pan Bolt Loosening/Tightening Sequence
    GM2014254Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  47. Remove No. 2 oil pan sub-assembly.
  48. Remove the 10 bolts and 2 nuts.
    49. Fig 17: Illustrating Oil Pan Removal
    GM2014255Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the crankcase, chain cover, and oil pan.
  49. Insert the blade of oil pan seal cutter between the crankcase and oil pan. Cut through the sealer and remove the oil pan.
    50. Fig 18: Identifying Oil Pump & Bolts
    GM2014257Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  50. Remove the 3 bolts and oil pump.
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