Flex FWD V6-3.5L (2010)
Removal
NOTICE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while
cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan may cause engine failure.
NOTICE: Early build engines have 11 fastener valve covers, late build engines have 9 fastener valve covers. Do not attempt to install bolts in
the 2 empty late build valve cover holes or damage tot he valve cover will occur.
NOTE: On early build engines, the timing chain rides on the inner side of the RH timing chain guide. Late build engines are equipped with a different
design RH timing chain guide that requires the timing chain to ride on the outer side of the RH timing chain guide. For service, all replacement RH
timing chain guides will be the late build design.
All camshafts
45. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
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Install the drain plug and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
