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Engine Block Disassemble

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  1. Remove the camshaft rear bearing hole plug.
    Fig 1: Identifying Proper Camshaft Rear Bearing Hole Plug Installation
    G01968056Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the rear oil gallery plugs (1, 2, 3).
    Fig 2: Removing Rear Oil Gallery Plugs
    G01968057Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the front oil gallery plugs (1, 2).
  4. Remove all of the remaining engine block plugs.
    Fig 3: Removing Front Oil Gallery Plugs
    G01968058Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the knock sensor.
    Fig 4: Removing Knock Sensor
    G01968059Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the engine oil pressure switch.
    Fig 5: Removing Engine Oil Pressure Switch
    G01968060Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.