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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 149 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 2.4L (ON-VEHICLE))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSENGINE FRONT COVER REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Drain and recover the coolant.
  3. Remove the coolant surge tank.
  4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  5. Install the J 28467-B  .
  6. Remove the upper fasteners from the front cover.
  7. Remove the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement .
    8. Fig 1: Engine Mount Bracket
    G01777606Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Raise and support the vehicle.
  9. Remove the right front wheel and the tire assembly.
  10. Remove the right engine splash shield.
  11. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  12. Remove the lower front cover fasteners.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Remove the front cover and the gasket.
  15. Inspect the front cover gasket. Replace the gasket if it is damaged.
    Fig 2: Front Cover & Gasket
    G01777607Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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