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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Split Line Of Crankcases
    GM928307Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Place a small amount of sealant at the split line (1) of the upper and lower crankcases, and at the top of the block face. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the correct part number.
    2. Fig 2: Engine Front Cover Gasket
    GM928304Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Place the NEW engine front cover gasket over the crankcase dowel pins.
    3. Fig 3: Engine Front Cover
    GM928288Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Place the engine front cover in position on the crankcase.
  4. Apply the thread locking compound to the threads of the engine front cover bolts. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the correct part number.
  5. Install the engine front cover retaining bolts.
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Engine Front Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GM928300Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  6. Tighten the engine front cover bolts in the sequence shown and tighten to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
  7. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  8. Install the water pump pulley and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    9. Fig 5: Drive Belt Idler Pulley
    GM887830Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the drive belt idler pulley.
  10. Install the drive belt idler pulley bolt and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  11. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Generator  and to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Air Conditioning, Power Steering, and Water Pump .
  12. Install the coolant radiator hose to the thermostat housing. Refer to Coolant Bypass Hose Replacement (LH2) .
  13. Install the heater hose to the thermostat housing using a J 38185  .
  14. If equipped, install the auxiliary water pump.
  15. Install the air outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  16. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) .
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