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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the J 44219  , onto the engine.
    Fig 1: Installing Cover Alignment Pins Onto Engine
    G02128545Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    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.
    Fig 2: Applying Bead Of Sealer To Trace Grooves
    G02128546Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the front cover.
    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  .
  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)  or in Power Steering System.
    Fig 3: Installing Front Cover & Front Cover Bolts
    G02128547Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to CRANKSHAFT BALANCER REPLACEMENT   .
  13. Install the water pump. Refer to WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (4.2L ENGINE)  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 (BODY VIN CODE 6)  or DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM (BODY VIN CODE 3)  in Engine Cooling.
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