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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 357 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 5.3L)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSON-VEHICLE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSENGINE FRONT COVER REPLACEMENT (FIRST DESIGN)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2006 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: View Of Front Cover, Bolts & Gasket
    GM1411951Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (RPO LS4) in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (LS4) in Power Steering System.
  3. Remove the coolant pump manifold. Refer to Coolant Pump Manifold Replacement (RPO LS4) in Engine Cooling.
  4. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  5. Remove the belt tensioner bolt and reposition the tensioner (which blocks the front cover bolt).
  6. Remove the oil pan-to-front cover bolts.
  7. Remove the front cover bolts (501).
  8. Remove the front cover (502) and gasket (503).
  9. Discard the front cover gasket.
    10. Fig 2: View Of Crankshaft Oil Seal & Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
    GM1411952Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the oil seal (140), if necessary.
  11. Remove the camshaft position (CMP) sensor bolt (705) and sensor (703), if necessary.
  12. Remove the O-ring seal (704) from the sensor, if necessary.
  13. Clean and inspect the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection .
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