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Engine Block Assemble (LF3)

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  1. Install the cylinder block-to-cylinder head alignment dowels.
    GM902736Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Install the NEW front oil gallery expansion plug.
    GM902730Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Ensure the NEW front oil gallery expansion plug is installed to the proper depth.
  4. Install the cylinder block-to-transmission alignment dowels.
    GM902737Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
    GM902733Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    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. 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.
    GM1327926Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    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. 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.
    GM1327925Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Install the M14 left side coolant drain threaded plug and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  12. 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.
    GM1327924Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Install the M14 rear oil gallery threaded plug and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  14. 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.
    GM1327923Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Install the M14 right side coolant drain threaded plug and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  16. 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.
    GM1327922Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Install the M14 right side oil gallery threaded plug and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  18. Install the cylinder block-to-oil pan alignment dowels.
    GM902740Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Install the NEW right front oil pan rail oil gallery expansion plug.
    GM902732Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  20. Ensure the NEW right front oil pan rail oil gallery expansion plug is installed to the proper depth.
  21. Install the oil jets.
    GM1866877Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  22. Install the oil jet bolts and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  23. Install the NEW crankshaft position sensor O-ring, if damaged.
    GM1930269Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  24. Install the crankshaft position sensor.
    GM1930246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  25. Install the crankshaft position sensor bolt and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  26. Install the left knock sensor to the cylinder block, as shown.
    GM1930214Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  27. Install the left knock sensor bolt and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  28. Ensure proper sensor orientation.
  29. Install the right knock sensor to the cylinder block, as shown.
    GM1930195Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  30. Install the right knock sensor bolt and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  31. Ensure proper sensor orientation.
  32. Install the block heater cartridge, if equipped.
    GM1930194Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  33. Install the engine front cover studs (1) and tighten to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
    GM2296303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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