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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Sealant On Engine Rear Cover Gasket Tabs
    GM63175Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install NEW camshaft bearings, if required. Refer to Camshaft Bearing Installation .
  2. Apply a 5 mm bead of sealant GM P/N 12378190, or equivalent 20 mm (0.8 in) long to the oil pan to engine block junction, if required.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Rear Cover, Bolts & Gasket
    GM64282Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the rear cover and a new gasket, if required.
  4. Install the rear cover bolts until snug, if required.
    5. Fig 3: Oil Pan-To-Front Cover Bolts & Oil Pan-To-Rear Cover Bolts
    GM701560Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the oil pan-to-rear cover bolts (1) until snug, if required.
    6. Fig 4: View Of J 41476
    GM451716Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Rotate the crankshaft as required until two opposing flywheel bolt holes are parallel to the oil pan surface, if required.
    7. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: The tapered legs of the alignment tool must enter the rear cover oil seal bore.
  7. Install the J 41476  bolts until snug. Do not overtighten, if required.

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the oil pan-to-rear cover bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
    2. Tighten the engine rear cover bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  8. Remove the J 41476  .
  9. Install a NEW crankshaft rear oil seal, if required. Refer to Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation .
    10. Fig 5: View Of Camshaft & Crankshaft Sprockets Timing Marks Aligned
    GM156158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the camshaft. Refer to Camshaft Installation .
  11. Align the camshaft sprocket alignment mark in the 6 o'clock position.
    12. Fig 6: Camshaft Sprocket, Bolt & Timing Chain
    GM63263Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the camshaft sprocket and timing chain.
  13. Install the camshaft sprocket bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

    14. Fig 7: View Of Sealant Applied To Front Oil Pan-To-Engine Block Junction
    GM451897Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Apply a 5 mm (0.2 in) bead of sealant GM P/N 12378190, or equivalent 20 mm (0.8 in) long to the oil pan to engine block junction.
    15. Fig 8: View Of Front Cover & Gasket
    GM64278Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the front cover and a new gasket.
  16. Install the front cover bolts until snug.
    17. Fig 9: Oil Pan-To-Front Cover Bolts & Oil Pan-To-Rear Cover Bolts
    GM701560Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the oil pan-to-front cover bolts (1) until snug.
    18. Fig 10: View of J 41476 Installed To Front Cover
    GM451712Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the J 41476  and crankshaft balancer bolt to the front cover.
  19. Align the tapered legs of the J 41476  with the machined alignment surfaces on the front cover.
  20. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt until snug. Do not overtighten.

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the oil pan-to-front cover bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the engine front cover bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  21. Remove the J 41476  .
  22. Install a NEW crankshaft front oil seal. Refer to Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation .
  23. Install the valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Installation .
  24. Install the right and left cylinder heads. Refer to Cylinder Head Installation - Right and Cylinder Head Installation - Left .
  25. Install the valve rocker arms and push rods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation .
  26. Install the right and left valve rocker arm covers. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Right and Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Left .
  27. Install the coolant air bleed pipe. Refer to Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Installation .
  28. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Installation .
  29. Install the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Installation .
  30. Install the left and right exhaust manifolds. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left and Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right .
  31. Install the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation .
  32. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Installation .
  33. Install the engine assembly. Refer to Engine Replacement .
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