WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Thread Repair Specifications - Engine Front Cover
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Fig 2: Thread Repair Specifications - Engine Front Cover Callouts