Part 2

36. Remove the 3 bolts and the LH heat shield.





37. Remove the stud bolt and the oil level indicator and tube.
^ Remove and discard the O-ring seal.





38. Remove the 6 nuts, the LH catalytic converter and the gasket.
^ Discard the gasket and nuts.





39. Remove and discard the 6 LH exhaust manifold studs.





40. Remove the EOP switch and, if equipped, the block heater.





41. Remove and discard the oil filter.





42. Position the Stretchy Belt Remover under the coolant pump belt as shown.

43. NOTE: Feed the Stretchy Belt Remover on to the camshaft coolant pump pulley approximately 90 degrees.





With the help of an assistant, turn the crankshaft clockwise and feed the Stretchy Belt Remover evenly on the camshaft coolant pump pulley as shown.





44. Remove the coolant pump belt.
^ Fold the Stretchy Belt Remover over the top of the coolant pump belt.
^ In one quick motion, pull the Stretchy Belt Remover up and toward the front of the engine removing the coolant pump belt.

45. NOTICE: Failure to use the correct special tools, assembled as shown in the illustration, will result in damage to the coolant pump pulley and/or special tools.





Using the Water Pump Pulley Plate, Water Pump Shaft Protector and the Crankshaft Vibration Damper Remover, remove the coolant pump pulley.





46. Remove the 5 coolant pump housing bolts.





47. Loosen the clamp and detach the coolant hose. Remove the coolant pump housing.





48. Remove the nut and the radio interference capacitor.





49. Remove the bolts and the RH valve cover.
^ Discard the gasket.





50. Remove the bolts and the LH valve cover.
^ Discard the gasket.





51. Remove the 15 bolts and the oil pan.
^ Discard the gasket.





52. Remove the 2 bolts and the oil pump screen and pickup tube.





53. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.





54. Remove the oil pan baffle.
1. Remove the 4 M6 oil pan baffle nuts.
2. Remove the 4 M8 oil pan baffle nuts.





55. Remove the 3 bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.





56. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
^ Discard the crankshaft pulley bolt.





57. Using the 3 Jaw Puller, remove the crankshaft pulley.





58. Using the Oil Seal Remover, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.

59. NOTE:Note the position of the alignment dowel on the engine front cover.





Remove the 2 bolts and the LH VCT.

60. NOTE:Note the position of the alignment dowel on the engine front cover.





Remove the 2 bolts and the RH VCT.

61. NOTICE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surface. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of sealant.

NOTE: Note the location of all bolts and stud bolts for installation.





Remove the 14 bolts, 2 stud bolts and the engine front cover.
^ Discard the gaskets.

62. NOTICE:Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spark plugs or damage can occur to the cylinder head or spark plug.

NOTE:LH shown, RH similar.





Remove the LH and RH spark plugs.

63. NOTE: This pulse wheel is used in several different engines. Install the pulse wheel with the keyway in the slot stamped "30RFF" (orange in color).





Remove the ignition pulse wheel.





64. Install the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.





65. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise to position the crankshaft keyway in the 11 o'clock position and position the camshafts in the correct position. This will position the No. 1 cylinder at Top Dead Center (TDC).
^ Verify that the camshafts are correctly located. If not, rotate the crankshaft one additional turn and recheck.





66. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise 120 degrees to the 3 o'clock position to position the RH camshafts in the neutral position.





67. Verify that the RH camshafts are in the neutral position.





68. Remove the RH timing chain tensioner arm.
1. Remove the 2 bolts.
2. Remove the tensioner.
3. Remove the tensioner arm.





69. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH timing chain guide.
^ Remove the RH timing chain from the engine.





70. Rotate the crankcase clockwise 600 degrees (one and two-thirds turns) to position the crankcase keyway in the 11 o'clock position. This will position the LH camshafts in the neutral position.





71. Verify the LH camshafts are in the neutral position.





72. Remove the LH timing chain and tensioner arm.
1. Remove the 2 bolts.
2. Remove the tensioner.
3. Remove the tensioner arm.





73. Remove the 2 bolts and the LH timing chain guide.
^ Remove the LH timing chain from the engine.





74. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and the crankshaft sprocket.