Engine Front Cover Installation - Off Vehicle

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Fig 1: Friction Washers

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IMPORTANT: Ensure the proper friction washer is installed in the correct position.

Select the oil pump drive to crankshaft balancer friction washer (3). The outer diameter is 45.5 mm (1.7913 in) and an inner diameter of 35.25 mm (1.3878 in).

Fig 2: Oil Pump Drive To Crankshaft Balancer Friction Washer

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Fig 3: Upper And Lower Crankcase

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Place a small amount of sealant GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent at the split line of the upper and lower crankcases (1).

Fig 4: Engine Front Cover Gasket

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Fig 5: Upper And Lower Crankcase

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Place a small amount of sealant GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent at the engine front cover gasket pad area located on top of the split line of the upper and lower crankcases (1).

Fig 6: Engine Front Cover

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Place the engine front cover in position on the crankcase.
Apply the thread locking compound GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the threads of the engine front cover bolts.
Install the engine front cover bolts.

Fig 7: Engine Front Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten the engine front cover bolts in the sequence shown.
Tighten: Tighten the engine front cover bolts in proper sequence to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

Fig 8: Water Pump Pulley

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Install the water pump pulley.
Install the water pump pulley bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the water pump pulley bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).