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Engine Block Assemble (LF3)

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  1. GM902736Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the cylinder block-to-cylinder head alignment dowels.

  2. GM902730Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the NEW front oil gallery expansion plug.

  3. Ensure the NEW front oil gallery expansion plug is installed to the proper depth.
  4. GM902737Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the cylinder block-to-transmission alignment dowels.

  5. GM902733Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant

    Apply the RTV sealant on the NEW coolant expansion plugs. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (LF3) for recommended sealant.

  6. Install the NEW coolant expansion plugs.
  7. Ensure the NEW coolant expansion plugs are installed to the proper depth.
  8. GM1327926Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Apply thread sealant on the threads of the M20 left side oil gallery threaded plug. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (LF3) for recommended sealant.

    9. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  9. Install the M20 left side oil gallery threaded plug and tighten to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
  10. GM1327925Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Apply thread sealant on the threads of the M14 left side coolant drain threaded plug. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (LF3) for recommended sealant.

  11. Install the M14 left side coolant drain threaded plug and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  12. GM1327924Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Apply thread sealant on the threads of the M14 rear oil gallery threaded plug. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (LF3) for recommended sealant.

  13. Install the M14 rear oil gallery threaded plug and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  14. GM1327923Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Apply thread sealant on the threads of the M14 right side coolant drain threaded plug. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (LF3) for recommended sealant.

  15. Install the M14 right side coolant drain threaded plug and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  16. GM1327922Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Apply thread sealant on the threads of the M14 right side oil gallery threaded plug. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (LF3) for recommended sealant.

  17. Install the M14 right side oil gallery threaded plug and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  18. GM902740Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the cylinder block-to-oil pan alignment dowels.

  19. GM902732Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the NEW right front oil pan rail oil gallery expansion plug.

  20. Ensure the NEW right front oil pan rail oil gallery expansion plug is installed to the proper depth.
  21. GM1866877Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the oil jets.

  22. Install the oil jet bolts and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  23. GM1930269Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the NEW crankshaft position sensor O-ring, if damaged.

  24. GM1930246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the crankshaft position sensor.

  25. Install the crankshaft position sensor bolt and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  26. GM1930214Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the left knock sensor to the cylinder block, as shown.

  27. Install the left knock sensor bolt and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  28. Ensure proper sensor orientation.
  29. GM1930195Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the right knock sensor to the cylinder block, as shown.

  30. Install the right knock sensor bolt and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  31. Ensure proper sensor orientation.
  32. GM1930194Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the block heater cartridge, if equipped.

  33. GM2296303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the engine front cover studs (1) and tighten to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

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