Engine Front Cover Installation

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Tools Required

J 45059 Angle Meter

Install the engine front cover gasket.

Fig 1: Engine Front Cover Gasket

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Install the engine front cover.
Align the cogs on the crankshaft sprocket with the cogs on the oil pump in the engine front cover.

Fig 2: View Of Engine Front Cover

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Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or the equivalent to the engine front cover bolt threads.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the engine front cover bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the engine front cover bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft). Use the J 45059 to tighten the engine front cover bolts an additional 40 degrees.
Install the oil filter.
Tighten: Tighten the oil filter to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
Install the crankshaft position sensor.
Tighten: Tighten the crankshaft position sensor studs to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

Fig 3: Crankshaft Position Sensor

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Install the crankshaft position sensor shield.

Fig 4: Crankshaft Position Sensor Shield

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