Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Cadillac CT4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:
Balancer shaft driven sprocket is keyed to fit one way on the balancer driven shaft.

Install the balancer chain and balancer shaft driven sprocket to the balancer driven shaft:
1. Ensure the marks on the balancer driven shaft (2) face each other.
2. Align the double yellow links (4) on the balancer shaft chain to the double timing marks on the balancer shaft driven sprocket (3).
3. Align the pink link (1) to the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket (5).
CAUTION:
Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .

Balancer Shaft Sprocket Bolt (1) - Install NEW and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Balancer Chain Guide (3) - Install
Timing Chain Guide Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Balancer Chain Tensioner (2) - Install
Balancer Chain Tensioner Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
EN-52593 Chain Tensioner Retention Pin (2) - Remove
EN-52483 Cover Installation Guide Pins - Install
NOTE:
Ensure that the sealing surface is clear of oil, grease and old sealant material.

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

NOTE:
The rear oil seal housing must be installed within 8 minutes of applying the RTV sealant application.

Apply a bead of room temperature vulcanizing sealant (1) as shown. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
NOTE:
Leave the seal protector that ships installed onto the NEW crankshaft rear oil seal housing on.

Install the NEW rear crankshaft rear oil seal housing (2) until the seal protector is flush with the end of the crankshaft.
Press the center of the crankshaft NEW rear oil seal housing in, allowing the crankshaft to push out the seal protector.
DISCARD the seal protector.
Once the NEW rear oil seal housing is completely seated, inspect the seal around the crankshaft to ensure it has not folded over itself.
EN-52483 Cover Installation Guide Pins - Remove
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolt (1) - Install and hand tighten [14x]
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolt (1) - Tighten in sequence [14x] - Fastener Specifications
Crankshaft Position Sensor (2) - Install
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Electrical Connector (1) - Connect
Flywheel Locating Pin (2) - Install
Crankshaft Position Sensor Reluctor Ring (1) - Install
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate (2) - Install
If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps:
1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth.
2. Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the component. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolt (1) - Install NEW and tighten [8x] - Fastener Specifications
Remove the EN-52476 Flywheel Lock and Alignment Tool
Install the transmission. Transmission Replacement (All Wheel Drive) , or Transmission Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive)