Engine Block Assemble - Upper

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Fig 1: View Of Engine Block-To-Transmission Dowels

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Install the engine block to transmission dowels.

Fig 2: View Of Left Side Block Deck Face-To-Left Cylinder Head Dowels

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Remove the left side block deck face to left cylinder head dowels.

Fig 3: View Of Right Side Block Deck Face-To-Right Cylinder Head Dowels

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Install the right side block deck face to right cylinder head dowels.

Fig 4: View Of Camshaft Intermediate Drive Shaft Block Plug

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NOTE: Proper installation of the camshaft intermediate shaft plug must be ensured. An improperly installed camshaft intermediate shaft plug can interfere and restrict oil flow to the cylinder heads if installed too shallow, and may interfere with the crankshaft if installed too deep. Failure to properly install the camshaft intermediate shaft plug can lead to engine damage.

Install the NEW camshaft intermediate drive shaft block plug.

Fig 5: View Of Engine Block-To-Engine Front Cover Pins

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Install the engine block to engine front cover pins.

Fig 6: View Of Engine Block-To-Crankcase Pins

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Install the engine block to crankcase pins.

Fig 7: View Of Engine Coolant Drain Plug

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the engine coolant drain plug.
Tighten: Tighten the engine coolant drain plug to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).