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Removal/Installation



Fig. 10 Crankshaft Damper Removal:






1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Drain engine oil.
4. Remove lefthand front wheel assembly and splash shield.
5. Using suitable three jaw puller, Fig. 10, while holding damper, remove front crankshaft damper assembly. Do not pry against cover.
6. Remove engine accessory drive belt.
7. Remove power steering pump and position aside.
8. Remove belt tensioner.
9. On SOHC models, remove rocker cover.
10. On DOHC models, remove cam cover.
11. On all models, using tool No. SA9104 E or equivalent with flat side toward crankshaft sprocket, to hold front crankshaft timing sprocket.
12. Remove four front oil pan attaching bolts and 14 front cover attaching bolts.
13. Using tool No. SA9123E or equivalent, cut RTV seal from front cover.
14. Using front cover pry tangs, remove cover, then remove and discard two oil gallery transfer seals.