Section 222 (Engine-3.0L): Disassembly: Engine: Disassembly

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Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. Illustration 1 of 21.

Fig 1: Removing Flexplate Bolts
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Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. Illustration 2 of 21.

Fig 2: Removing EGR System Module Vacuum Hoses
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Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. Illustration 3 of 21.

Fig 3: Removing Crankcase Emission Valve-To Intake Hose
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Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. Illustration 4 of 21.

Fig 4: Removing Emission Vacuum Hose Assembly
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Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. Illustration 5 of 21.

Fig 5: Removing Engine Wiring Harness
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Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. Illustration 6 of 21.

Fig 6: Removing Upper Intake Manifold Bolt
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Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. Illustration 7 of 21.

Fig 7: Removing RH Injection Coils
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Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. Illustration 8 of 21.

Fig 8: Removing LH Ignition Bolt
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Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. Illustration 9 of 21.

Fig 9: Removing LH Exhaust Manifold Nuts
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Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. Illustration 10 of 21.

Fig 10: Removing Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt
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Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. Illustration 11 of 21.

Fig 11: Removing RH Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
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Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. Illustration 12 of 21.

Fig 12: Removing RH CMP Sensor
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Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. Illustration 13 of 21.

Fig 13: Removing Valve Cover Assembly
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Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. Illustration 14 of 21.

Fig 14: Removing Upper Intake Manifold Support Cover
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Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. Illustration 15 of 21.

Fig 15: Removing Oil Sump Bolt
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Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. Illustration 16 of 21.

Fig 16: Identifying Timing Chain
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Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. Illustration 17 of 21.

Fig 17: Identifying Timing Chain Assembly
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Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. Illustration 18 of 21.

Fig 18: Removing RH Variable Camshaft Timing Solenoid Switch
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Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. Illustration 19 of 21.

Fig 19: Removing LH Timing Chain Tensioner
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Illustration 20 of 21. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 20: Removing RH VCT Actuator Bolt
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Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. Illustration 21 of 21.

Fig 21: Removing RH Cylinder Head Bolt
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