PROCEDURE
REMOVE OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE TIMING CHAIN CASE OIL SEAL
REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER ASSEMBLY
| *a | Nut |
Remove the 23 bolts and 2 nuts shown in the illustration.
| *a | Protective Tape |
Remove the timing chain cover assembly by prying between the timing chain cover assembly and cylinder head sub-assembly or cylinder block sub-assembly with a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape.
Note
Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylinder head sub-assembly, cylinder block sub-assembly and timing chain cover assembly.
Remove the oil pump gasket from the cylinder block sub-assembly.