Engine Block Assemble

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Install the drain plug in the water pump.
Apply gasket paste GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the plug before installation.
Install the coolant jacket plugs.
Tighten

Tighten the coolant jacket plug to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
Install the rear oil passage plugs.
Apply gasket paste GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the plugs before installation.
Tighten

Tighten the oil passage plug to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing Cylinder Block Plugs
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Install the other oil passage plugs.
Apply gasket paste GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the plug before installation.
Tighten

Tighten the oil passage plugs to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
Lubricate the crankshaft position sensor O-ring with engine oil.
Install the crankshaft position sensor and bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the crankshaft position sensor bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Position Sensor
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Install the oil pressure switch.
Tighten

Tighten the oil pressure switch to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 3: Installing Oil Pressure Switch
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Install the knock sensor and bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the knock sensor bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 4: Installing Knock Sensor
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