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Engine Block Plug - Installation

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  1. Apply gasket paste GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the plug before installation.
  2. Install the engine block coolant drain plug. Tighten the coolant jacket plug to 15 N.m (11 ft lbs).
    Fig 1: Engine Block Coolant Drain Plug
    G01776947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Apply gasket paste GM P/N United States 12345493, GM P/N Canada 10953488 to the plugs before installation.
  4. Install the cooling jacket core plugs.
    5. Fig 2: Cooling Jacket Core Plug
    G01776948Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Using a drift that closely matches the inside diameter of the plug, drive plugs into the block until they are flush.
  6. Apply gasket paste GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the front oil passage plug.

    Important:  The front oil passage plug is a special type with a lubrication hole for the timing chain. Do not install any other type of plug in this oil passage.

  7. Install the front oil passage plug.
  8. Install the engine front cover alignment dowels.
    Fig 3: Engine Front Cover Alignment Dowels
    G01776949Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Apply gasket paste GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the upper oil passage plug before installation.
  10. Install the upper oil passage plug. Tighten the oil passage plug to 21 N.m (15 ft lbs).
    Fig 4: Upper Oil Passage Plug
    G01776950Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Apply gasket paste GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the right side oil passage plug before installation.
  12. Install the right side oil passage plug. Tighten the oil passage plug to 21 N.m (15 ft lbs).
    Fig 5: Right Side Oil Passage Plug
    G01776951Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Apply gasket paste GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the rear oil passage plugs before installation.
  14. Install the rear oil passage plugs.
    • Tighten the large oil passage plug to 33 N.m (24 ft lbs).
    • Tighten the small oil passage plug to 15 N.m (11 ft lbs).
    Fig 6: Rear Oil Passage Plugs
    G01776952Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the camshaft rear cover. Tighten the camshaft rear cover bolts to 12 N.m (106 in lbs).
    Fig 7: Camshaft Rear Cover
    G01776953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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