Veracruz FWD V6-3.8L (2009)
24. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts a few turns each.
25. Remove the serpentine belt tensioner and serpentine belt.
26. Remove the crank pulley and idler pulley.
27. Remove water pump pulley and the water pump.
28. Remove all bolts from the timing chain cover.
29. Release hose clamp to disconnect the center galley coolant hose (as shown above).
30. Carefully remove the timing chain cover.
NOTE:
When prying loose sealed parts, do not allow the prying tool to scrape or bend the flat sealing surfaces. Pry at designated external pry points or use
suitable tool specified in Shop Manual.
31. Remove the front main oil seal from the timing chain cover.
32. Remove the lower oil pan.
33. Clean off old liquid gasket and residue from:
^ front of cylinder heads
^ front part of the engine block
^ timing chain cover
^ front and bottom portions of the lower crankcase assembly
^ lower oil pan assembly
NOTE:
Carefully use flat scraper or fine wire brush to remove residue without damaging the flat surface.
