C 2500 Suburban 2WD V8-454 7.4L VIN J SFI (1998)
Timing Cover Gasket: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: The engine front cover gasket is reusable. Replace only if gasket is damaged.
1. Open the hood.
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery.
3. Remove the crankshaft position sensor from the engine front cover.
4. Remove the crankshaft balancer from the crankshaft.
5. Remove the water pump from the engine block.
6. Remove the bolts from the oil pan to the engine block.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the oil pan, allow the oil pan to hang by the rear mounting bolts.
7. Remove the engine front cover mounting bolts.
8. Remove the engine front cover from the engine block.
9. Remove the crankshaft front cover oil seal.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: The engine front cover gasket is reusable. Replace only if gasket is damaged.
1. Install the engine front cover to the engine block.
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the engine front cover bolts
