Engine Front Cover Installation

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Fig 1: Identifying Guide Pins

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Install the 8 mm (0.315 in) guide from the EN 46109 into the cylinder block positions as shown. See Special Tools .

Fig 2: Identifying Water Pump Seal

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Fig 3: Identifying Engine Front Cover Areas To Clean

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Place a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead of RTV sealant, GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent, on the engine front cover as shown (1).

Fig 4: View Of Engine Front Cover

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Place the engine front cover onto the EN 46109 and slide into position. See Special Tools .
Remove the EN 46109 from the cylinder block. See Special Tools .

Fig 5: Locating Engine Front Cover Bolts

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Fig 6: Identifying Front Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten the engine front cover bolts in the sequence shown.
Tighten: Tighten the engine front cover bolts in sequence to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

Fig 7: Locating Camshaft Position Sensors

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Install NEW O-rings on the camshaft position sensor.
Place the camshaft position sensors in position on the front cover.
Install the camshaft position sensor bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the camshaft position sensor bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 8: View Of Camshaft Position Actuator Valves

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Place the camshaft position actuator valves in position on the front cover.
Install the camshaft position actuator valve bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the camshaft position actuator valve bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).