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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Front Cover Gasket
    GM1578294Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install a NEW engine front cover gasket to the dowel pins.
  2. Install the engine front cover.
  3. Fig 2: Identifying Engine Front Cover Bolts
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Install the engine front cover bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Fig 3: Engine Front Cover
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  7. Install the engine front cover to water pump bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  8. Fig 4: Engine Mount Bracket And Engine Bolts
    GM1810256Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Position the engine mount bracket to the engine.
  10. Install the engine mount bracket bolts in the following locations.
    • The long bolts in the forward and lower rear holes
    • The short bolt in the upper rear hole
  11. Tighten the engine mount bracket bolts in the following sequence.
    1. Upper left
    2. Lower left
    3. Right

      Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

  12. Fig 5: Engine Mount To Bracket Bolts
    GM1810250Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the engine mount to the engine compartment.
  14. Install the engine mount to side rail nuts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

  15. Install the engine mount to bracket bolts (2).
  16. Tighten the engine mount to bracket bolts in the following sequence.
    1. Middle
    2. Rear
    3. Front

      Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  17. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  18. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  19. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .