M45 V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2006)
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a. Remove rear plate cover, and set ring gear stopper (SST).
b. Loosen crankshaft pulley bolt, and then pull crankshaft pulley with both hands to remove it.
CAUTION:
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Do not remove crankshaft pulley bolt. Keep loosened crankshaft pulley bolt in place to protect removed crankshaft pulley from dropping.
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Do not remove balance weight (inner hexagon bolt) at the front of crankshaft pulley.
9. Remove oil pan and oil strainer.
10. Remove front cover as follows:
a. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure.
b. Use seal cutter [SST: KV10111100 (J37228)] to cut liquid gasket for removal.
CAUTION:
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Exercise care not to damage mating surfaces.
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After removal, handle front cover carefully so it does not tilt, cant, or warp under a load.
11. Remove front oil seal from front cover using suitable tool.
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Use screwdriver for removal.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage front cover.
12. Remove O-rings from cylinder heads (right and left bank) and cylinder block.
13. Remove chain tensioner cover from front cover.
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Use seal cutter [SST: KV10111100 (J37228)] to cut liquid gasket for remove.
