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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.
  2. Install the engine block coolant drain plug.
  3. Install the coolant jacket plug. Tighten the coolant jacket plug to 30 N.m (22 ft lbs).
    Fig 1: Coolant Jacket Plug
    G01777844Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Apply gasket paste GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the plug.
  5. Install the timing chain tensioner gallery oil passage plug. Tighten the oil passage plug to 20 N.m (15 ft lbs).
    Fig 2: Timing Chain Tensioner Gallery Oil Passage Plug
    G01777845Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Apply gasket paste GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the plug.
  7. Install the rear oil passage plug. Tighten the oil passage plug to 10 N.m (89 in lbs).
    Fig 3: Rear Oil Passage Plug
    G01777846Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Apply gasket paste GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the plug.
  9. Install the front oil passage plug. Tighten the oil passage plug to 30 N.m (22 ft lbs).
    Fig 4: Front Oil Passage Plug
    G01777847Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Apply gasket paste GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the plug.
  11. Install the right side oil passage plug. Tighten the oil passage plug to 20 N.m (15 ft lbs).
    Fig 5: Right Side Oil Passage Plug
    G01777848Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install a new oil flow check valve in the oil passage for the cylinder head.
  13. Fig 6: Oil Flow Check Valve
    G01777849Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Drive the check valve in until the valve is flush with the cylinder block head gasket surface.