Savana 3500 V8-4.8L (2009)
Timing Cover: Service and Repair
Engine Front Cover Replacement
Special Tools
J 41476 Front and Rear Cover Alignment (at crankshaft seal area)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (LU3) (See: Water Pump/Service and Repair)Water Pump Replacement
(LMF/LY2) (See: Water Pump/Service and Repair)Water Pump Replacement (LMM) (See: Water Pump/Service and Repair)Water Pump
Replacement (LY6) (See: Water Pump/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (See: Cylinder Block Assembly/Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft
Pulley/Service and Repair).
3. Remove the oil pan-to-front cover bolts.
4. Remove the front cover bolts.
5. Remove the front cover and gasket.
6. Discard the front cover gasket.
7. Clean and inspect the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection (RPO LY2 LMF) (See: Service and
Repair/Overhaul)Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection (RPO LY6) (See: Service and Repair/Overhaul).
Installation Procedure
Note:
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Do not reuse the crankshaft oil seal or front cover gasket.
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Do not apply any type of sealant to the front cover gasket (unless specified).
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The special tool in this procedure is used to properly center the front crankshaft front oil seal.
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All gasket surfaces should be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.
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The crankshaft front oil seal MUST be centered in relation to the crankshaft.
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An improperly aligned front cover may cause premature front oil seal wear and/or engine oil leaks.