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Assembly Procedure

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    Fig 1: Locating Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Switch
    GM909630Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent to the oil pressure switch threads.
    2. NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the engine oil pressure switch.

    Tighten:  Tighten the engine oil pressure switch to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: View Of Knock Sensors
    GM909629Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the knock sensors.

    Tighten:  Tighten the knock sensors to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    4. Fig 3: View Of Engine Block Plug, Engine Block Heater & Transmission Locating Pins
    GM909628Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent to the engine block plug.
  5. Install a NEW engine block plug.

    Tighten:  Tighten the engine block plug to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

  6. Install the transmission locating pins. The installation height should be 8.3-9.3 mm (0.327-0.366 in) (A).
    7. Fig 4: View Of Front Oil Gallery Plugs, Engine Front Cover Locating Pins & Piston Oil Nozzle
    GM909627Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent to the front oil gallery plug threads (110, 137).
  8. Install the front oil gallery plug (110).

    Tighten:  Tighten the front oil gallery plug to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).

  9. Install the front oil gallery plug (137).

    Tighten:  Tighten the front oil gallery plug to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

  10. Apply sealer GM P/N 12377901 (Canadian P/N 10953504) or equivalent to the front oil gallery plug (107).
  11. Install the front oil gallery plug (107) so that it is 1.5 mm (0.06 in) below flush of the engine block.
  12. Install the engine front cover locating pins (546). The installation height should be 5.8-8.2 mm (0.228-0.323 in) (A).
    13. Fig 5: View Of Rear Oil Gallery Plugs
    GM909626Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Apply Sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent to the rear oil gallery plugs.
  14. Install the rear oil gallery plugs (103).

    Tighten:  Tighten the rear oil gallery plugs to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).

  15. Install the rear oil gallery plugs (102).

    Tighten:  Tighten the rear oil gallery plugs to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

    16. Fig 6: Identifying Camshaft Rear Bearing Hole Plug Installation Depth
    GM187008Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Apply sealer GM P/N 12377901 (Canadian P/N 10953504) or equivalent to the camshaft rear bearing hole plug.
  17. Install the camshaft rear bearing hole plug.
    18. Fig 7: View Of Coolant Drain Plug From Left Side
    GM909514Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Maximum gasket performance is achieved when using new fasteners, which contain a thread-locking patch. If the fasteners are not replaced, a thread locking chemical must be applied to the fastener threads. Failure to replace the fasteners or apply a thread-locking chemical MAY reduce gasket sealing capability.
  18. Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent to the left and right coolant drain plug threads.
  19. Install the left coolant drain plug.

    Tighten:  Tighten the left coolant drain plug to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).

    20. Fig 8: View Of Coolant Drain Plug From Right Side
    GM909516Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Install the right coolant drain plug.

    Tighten:  Tighten the right coolant drain plug to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).

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