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Engine Front Cover Installation (LTG)

Special Tools 

EN-50820  Front Crankshaft Seal Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

    Fig 1: Front Crankshaft Seal
    GM2875634Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Using EN-50820  installer , install the front crankshaft seal (1) into the engine front cover.
    2. Fig 2: Applying Bead Of Sealer Directly In Flange
    GM2875630Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:
    • The engine front cover surface must be free of contamination prior to applying the sealer.
    • Install and align the cover within 20 minutes of applying the sealer.
    • The cover must be fastened to final torque specification within 60 minutes of applying the sealer.
    • Additional sealant is necessary to reduce the possibility of leakage where the cylinder head to engine block interface along the bead path flange on the front cover.
  2. Apply a 5 mm bead of sealer directly in the flange (1) of the engine front cover perimeter mating surface. Also apply a 5 mm bead of sealer directly to the locations indicated (2). Finally, apply a 14 mm dab of sealant at the locations indicated (3). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
    3. Fig 3: Exploded View Of Engine Front Cover
    GM2888547Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install the engine front cover (1).
  4. Hand start the engine front cover bolts (2-6, 7).
    5. Fig 4: Engine Front Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
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    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  5. Tighten the engine front cover bolts in sequence to final torque twice:
    1. Tighten sequence 1-3 bolts to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
    2. Tighten sequence 4-11 bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    3. Tighten sequence 12 bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    4. Tighten sequence 13-15 bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    5. Tighten sequence 16-17 bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    6. Tighten sequence 18-19 bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    7. Tighten sequence 20 bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    6. Fig 5: Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner
    GM2783782Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner (2).
  7. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner bolt (1) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
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