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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the engine front cover gasket to the engine block.
  2. Install the engine front cover.
  3. Fig 1: Identifying Bolts Requiring Sealer
    GM1713974Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Apply sealer to the shaded bolts (1) in the graphic. Failure to do so may result in engine coolant leakage from the bolt holes passing through the water jacket.
  4. Install the engine front cover bolts.

    Tighten:   Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

  5. Install water pump. Refer to WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT - LZ9 (3.9L) .
  6. Install the thermostat housing. Refer to THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACEMENT - LZ9 (3.9L) .
  7. Install camshaft position actuator magnet. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Replacement .
  8. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  9. Install oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
  10. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
  11. Fill cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM (STATIC FILL) .