Impala V8-5.3L (2008)
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
Engine Front Cover Replacement
Tools Required
J 41476 Front and Rear Cover Alignment Tool (at crankshaft seal area)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (LS4) Generator Replacement (RPOs LZE/LZ4/LZ8) .
2. Remove the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (LZ4/LZE/LZ9) Power Steering Pump Replacement (LS4) .
3. Remove the coolant pump manifold. Refer to Coolant Pump Manifold Replacement (See: Water Pump/Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (See: Cylinder Block Assembly/Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft
Pulley/Service and Repair) .
5. Remove the belt tensioner bolt and reposition the tensioner (which blocks the front cover bolt).
6. Remove the oil pan-to-front cover bolts.
7. Remove the front cover bolts (1).
8. Remove the front cover (2) and gasket (3).
9. Discard the front cover gasket.