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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: 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: Engine Front Cover Bolts
    GM1578292Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  4. Install the engine front cover bolts and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Fig 3: Engine Front Cover
    GM1578293Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the engine front cover to water pump bolt and tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  8. Fig 4: Engine Mount Bracket
    GM1623162Courtesy 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 rear
    2. Lower rear
    3. Forward

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

  12. Fig 5: Engine Mount To Side Rail Nuts
    GM1623161Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the engine mount to the engine compartment.
  14. Install the engine mount to side rail nuts and tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
  15. Fig 6: Engine Mount Bolts
    GM1623160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the engine mount to bracket bolts.
  17. Tighten the engine mount to bracket bolts in the following sequence:
    1. Middle
    2. Rear
    3. Front

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

  18. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  19. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  20. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (LE5) .
  21. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement (LE5) .