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Tools Required

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J 36660-A  Torque Angle Meter

  1. Install the engine front cover gasket.
    Fig 1: Installing Engine Front Cover Gasket
    G01729236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the engine front cover.
    Fig 2: Installing Engine Front Cover
    G01729237Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Align the cogs on the crankshaft sprocket with the cogs on the oil pump in the engine front cover.

  3. Apply sealant GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 or the equivalent to the engine front cover bolt threads.
  4. Install the engine front cover bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the engine front cover bolts to 20 N.m (15 Foot lbs). Use the J 36660-A to tighten the engine front cover bolts an additional 40 degrees.

  5. Install the oil pan to engine front cover bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil pan bolts to 14 N.m (125 Inch lbs).

  6. Install the oil filter.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil filter to 30 N.m (22 Foot lbs).

  7. Install the crankshaft position sensor.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the crankshaft position sensor studs to 30 N.m (22 Foot lbs).

    Fig 3: Installing Crankshaft Position Sensor
    G01729238Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the crankshaft position sensor shield.
    Fig 4: Installing Crankshaft Position Sensor Shield
    G01729239Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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