Engine Front Cover Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 2004 GMC Envoy, and 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Crankshaft Snout, Balancer Friction Washer & Bolt

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the engine front cover spacer bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the engine front cover spacer bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the crankshaft balancer friction washer GM P/N 12573950 over the crankshaft snout, up against the crankshaft gear.

Fig 2: Installing J44219

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Install J 44219 . See Special Tools and Equipment .

Fig 3: Locating Sealer Application Points

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

IMPORTANT: The engine front cover must be installed within 10 minutes from when the sealer was applied.

Apply a 3 mm (0.12 in) bead of sealer GM P/N United States 12378521, GM P/N Canada 88901148 to the back side of the engine front cover (1).

Fig 4: View Of Engine Front Cover Bolts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Align the oil pump to the crankshaft sprocket splines.
Install the engine front cover.
Remove J 44219 . See Special Tools and Equipment .
Install the engine front cover bolts.
Tighten:
1. Tighten the engine front cover bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
2. Tighten the small center bolt (1) last to 10 N.m (89 lb in).