Timing Chain Housing Installation

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Fig 1: Timing Chain Cover Mating Surface

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Apply a continuous bead of GM P/N 12346240 (Canadian P/N 10953493) or an equivalent to the timing chain cover mating surface.

Fig 2: Cylinder Block

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Apply GM P/N 12346240 (Canadian P/N 10953493) or an equivalent to the cylinder block (1).

Fig 3: Timing Chain Cover Bolts

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the timing chain cover.
Secure the cover using 19 bolts:
- Tighten the timing chain cover bolts (1) to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Tighten the timing chain cover bolts (2) to 11 N.m (8 lb ft)
- Tighten the timing chain cover bolts (3) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Tighten the timing chain cover bolts (4) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).