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Engine Front Cover Installation

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Tools Required 

J 36660-A  Torque Angle Meter

  1. Install the engine front cover gasket.
    Fig 1: Engine Front Cover Gasket
    G01703685Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the engine front cover.

    Align the cogs on the crankshaft sprocket with the cogs on the oil pump in the engine front cover.

  3. Apply sealant GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 or the equivalent to the engine front cover bolt threads.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. Install the engine front cover bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the engine front cover bolts to 20 N.m (15 Ib. ft). Use the J 36660-A to tighten the engine front cover bolts an additional 40 degrees.

  5. Install the oil pan to engine front cover bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil pan bolts to 14 N.m (125 Ib. in).

  6. Install the oil filter.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil filter to 30 N.m (22 Ib. ft).

    Fig 2: Engine Front Cover & Bolts
    G01703686Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the crankshaft position sensor.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the crankshaft position sensor studs to 30 N.m (22 Ib. ft).

    Fig 3: Crankshaft Position Sensor
    G01703687Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the crankshaft position sensor shield.
    Fig 4: Crankshaft Position Sensor Shield
    G01703688Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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