Installation Procedure
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- If necessary, install a NEW pressure relief valve O-ring.NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
- Lubricate the O-ring with engine oil.
Tighten: Tighten the valve to 39 N.m (29 lb ft).
- Apply a 2-3 mm (1/8 in) wide by 0.5-1.5 mm (1/16 in) high, bead of sealant GM P/N 97720043 (Canadian P/N 88901148), or equivalent to the engine front cover sealing surface to the engine block.
- Apply a 2-3 mm (1/8 in) wide by 0.5-1.5 mm (1/16 in) high, bead of sealant GM P/N 97720043 (Canadian P/N 88901148), or equivalent to the engine front cover sealing surface to the upper oil pan.
- Install the engine front cover.
- Install the engine front cover bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the upper oil pan to engine front cover bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install a NEW O-ring to the CKP sensor spacer.
- Lubricate the O-ring with clean engine oil.IMPORTANT: The crankshaft position sensor spacers are machined with different timing positions. However, if the crankshaft position sensor spacer requires replacement, replace with a grade "C" spacer.
- Install the CKP sensor spacer and bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install a NEW O-ring to the CKP sensor.
- Lubricate the O-ring with clean engine oil.
- Install the CKP sensor and bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
- Install the right wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
- Install the crankshaft front oil seal. Refer to Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement .
- Install the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (6.6L (LLY)) in Engine Cooling.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) in Engine Electrical.