Installation Procedure
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- Position the engine front cover gasket to the engine block.
- Install the engine front cover.
- Install the engine front cover bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
- Install water pump. Refer to WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT - LZ9 (3.9L) .
- Install the thermostat housing. Refer to THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACEMENT - LZ9 (3.9L) .
- Install camshaft position actuator magnet. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Replacement .
- Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
- Install oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
- Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
- Fill cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM (STATIC FILL) .
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.