Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If the front cover was replaced, Install the following parts:
- Install the oil pump gear set. Refer to Oil Pump Cover and Gear Set Replacement .
- Install the camshaft position sensor. Refer to CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR .
- Install the oil filter adapter. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter and Bypass Valve Assembly Replacement .
Install the coolant pump gasket (3) to the front cover (4).
Install the coolant pump (2).

Fig 1: Replacing Front Cover
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Install the coolant pump bolts (1).
Tighten

Tighten the coolant pump bolts (1) to 15 N.m (11 lb ft). Use the J 36660-A to torque the coolant pump bolts (1) an additional 80 degrees.
Install a new engine front cover gasket to the engine block.

Fig 2: Installing New Engine Front Cover Gasket
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Install the engine front cover (2).

Fig 3: Installing Engine Front Cover
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Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004, Canada P/N 10953480, or equivalent to the engine front cover bolts (1) and stud (2).
Install the engine front cover bolts (1) and stud (2).

Fig 4: Installing Engine Front Cover Bolts
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Tighten

Tighten the front cover bolts (1) and stud (2) to 20 N.m (15 lb ft). Use the J 36660-A to torque the front cover bolts (1) and stud (2) an additional 40 degrees.
Install the front crankshaft front oil seal using J 35354.
Install the radiator outlet hose to the front cover.

Fig 5: Installing Radiator Outlet Hose To Front Cover
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Install the coolant pump pulley.
Install the coolant pump pulley bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the coolant pump pulley bolts to 13 N.m (116 lb in).

Fig 6: Tightening Coolant Pump Pulley Bolts
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Raise the vehicle.
Install the oil pan to front cover bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the oil pan bolts to 14 N.m (124 lb in).
Install the crankshaft position sensor.
Apply threadlock GM P/N 12345382, Canada P/N 10953489, or equivalent to the crankshaft position sensor studs.
Install the crankshaft position sensor studs.
Tighten

Tighten the crankshaft position sensor studs to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

Fig 7: Tightening Crankshaft Position Sensor Studs
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Install the crankshaft position sensor shield.

Fig 8: Installing Crankshaft Position Sensor Shield
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Connect the crankshaft position sensor electrical connector.
Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
Connect the oil pressure sensor electrical connector.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the power steering pump.
Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
Install the air intake duct.

Fig 9: Installing Air Intake Duct
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Connect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 10: Connecting Intake Air Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector
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Fill the crankcase with engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
Refill the engine coolant. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .