To remove

Fig 1: Illustration For Step 1-4

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Method excluded for powertrain removed and mounted in fixture.

1. Remove the dipstick.
2. Remove the idler pulley.
3. Remove the power steering pump and its bracket with the lifting eye.
4. Remove the water pump and the sleeve with O-rings.
5. Remove the protective plate and oil sump. Leave the guide sleeve in the cylinder block. Wipe up any oil that has dripped out.
   Fig 2: Illustration For Step 5-7

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6. Use flywheel locking segment 83 94 868 FLYWHEEL LOCKING ATTACHMENT  . Remove the crankshaft pulley.
7. Disconnect the crankcase breather hose from the oil sump.
8. Remove the locating pins in the timing cover by cutting an internal thread in them using a 3/8" UNC thread tap and withdraw them with 83 90 270 SLIDING HAMMER  .
   Fig 3: Illustration For Step 8-10

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9. Remove all timing cover retaining bolts.
10. Pull the timing cover away, starting at the bottom.
11. Then lift the cover outwards/downwards to avoid damaging the gasket at the cylinder head.