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Installation Procedure

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  1. GM5021096

    Engine Front Cover Locating Pin (1) - Install [2x]

  2. EN-52483  Cover Installation Guide Pins - Install
  3. GM5045208
    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 engine front cover 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

  4. GM5021096
    NOTE:

    Leave the seal protector that ships installed onto the NEW engine front cover on.

    Install the NEW engine front cover (2) until the seal protector is flush with the end of the crankshaft.

  5. Press the center of the engine front cover in, allowing the crankshaft to push out the seal protector.
  6. DISCARD the seal protector.
  7. Once the engine front cover is completely seated, inspect the seal around the crankshaft to ensure it has not folded over itself.
  8. EN-52483  Cover Installation Guide Pins - Remove
  9. Engine Front Cover Bolt (1) - Install and hand tighten [10x]
  10. GM5021113
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    Engine Front Cover Bolt (1) - Tighten in sequence [14x] - Fastener Specifications

  11. Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - Remove and DISCARD
  12. GM5164169
    NOTE:

    The timing pin (3) is installed into the flexplate for engine timing procedures, it can be damaged if torque is applied to the flexplate with the timing pin engaged. The pin must be placed in the retracted position before torque is applied to the flexplate.

    Set the timing pin feature in the retracted position from the engaged position by pulling back and twisting the handle (1) 90 degrees.

  13. Engage the EN-52476  Flywheel Holding Tool (2) to the flex plate.
  14. GM5003927

    Crankshaft Balancer (2) - Install

  15. Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - Install NEW and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  16. GM5164169

    EN-52476  Flywheel Holding Tool (2) - Remove

  17. GM5417288

    Auxiliary Generator Battery Jumper Cable (2) - Install

  18. Battery Positive Cable Nut (1) @ Starter Solenoid - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  19. Electrical Connector (4) - Connect
  20. Starter (3) - Install
  21. GM5417249

    Starter Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications

  22. Starter Stud (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  23. GM5417233

    Auxiliary Generator Battery Jumper Cable - Install

  24. Auxiliary Generator Battery Jumper Cable Terminal Nut (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  25. Retainer (3) - Engage
  26. GM5396466

    Engine Oil Cooler Seal (2) - Install NEW [2x]

  27. Engine Oil Cooler (1) - Install
  28. GM5396459

    Engine Oil Cooler Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications

  29. GM5396452

    Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Inlet Hose (3) @ Engine Oil Cooler - Install

  30. Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Outlet Hose (2) @ Engine Oil Cooler - Install
  31. Hose Clamp (1) - Engage [2x] - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
  32. Lower the vehicle.
  33. GM5138580

    Drive Belt Tensioner (4) - Install

  34. Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt (3) - Install and tighten [2x]
  35. Belt Idler Pulley (2) - Install
  36. Belt Idler Pulley Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  37. GM5003904

    Belt Idler Pulley (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications

  38. GM5156329

    Position the accessory drive primary belt onto all of the pulleys except one idler pulley.

  39. Use a suitable tool to rotate the drive belt tensioner (1) counterclockwise and hold.
  40. Accessory Drive Primary Belt (2) - Install
  41. Release the drive belt tensioner, inspect the accessory drive primary belt (2) to ensure it is centered on all pulleys.
  42. GM5456829
    NOTE:

    Ensure the intake manifold cover insulator retainers fully engage the intake manifold cover studs.

    Intake Manifold Cover Insulator (1) - Install

  43. GM5456746

    Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications

  44. GM5432174

    Intake Manifold Cover (1) @ Upper Intake Manifold Bracket (2) - Install

  45. GM5432171

    Push down on the front of the intake manifold cover (2).

  46. Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
  47. Install the oil fill cap.
  48. Fill the engine oil to the proper level with NEW engine oil. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (RWD) 
  49. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (L3B Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (L3B GE 47716)
  50. Connect the negative battery cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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