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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Installing J 44219 Onto Engine
    GM760726Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the J 44219  , onto the engine. See Special Tools and Equipment .
    2. Fig 2: Locating Sealer Application Points
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    IMPORTANT: The engine front cover must be installed within 10 minutes from when the sealer was applied.
  2. Apply a 3 mm (0.12 in) bead of sealer GM P/N 12378521 to the trace grooves on back side of the engine front cover (1).
  3. Also apply sealant on the inside three bolt hole bosses on the cover.
  4. Align the oil pump to the crankshaft sprocket splines.
    5. Fig 3: View Of Engine Front Cover Bolts
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  5. Install the front cover.
    6. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Install the front cover bolts, tightening the center bolt last (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the front cover bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  7. Remove the J 44219  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  8. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  9. Install the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement  .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Install the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (4.2L) in Power Steering System.
  12. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement  .
  13. Install the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (LL8) in Engine Cooling.
  14. Install the drivebelt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement  .
  15. Install the cooling fan and shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  16. Fill the engine with coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LL8) in Engine Cooling.
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