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Engine Front Cover Installation (W Car)

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  1. Install the engine front cover gasket.
  2. Apply sealer GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 or equivalent to both sides of the lower tabs of the engine front cover gasket.
    Fig 1: Engine Front Cover Gasket (W Car)
    G01763913Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the engine front cover.
  4. Install the engine front cover bolts (3).

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the engine front cover bolts (3) to 55 N.m (41 lb ft) 

  5. Install the engine front cover bolts (1).

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the engine front cover bolts (1) to 55 N.m (41 lb ft) 

  6. Install the engine front cover bolts (2).

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the engine front cover bolts (2) to 27 N.m (20 lb ft) 

    Fig 2: Engine Front Cover Bolts (W Car)
    G01763914Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the crankshaft position sensor wiring bracket.
  8. Install the crankshaft position sensor wiring bracket bolt.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the crankshaft position sensor wiring bracket bolt to 40 N.m (30 lb ft) 

    Fig 3: Crankshaft Position Sensor Wiring Bracket
    G01763915Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.