Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the crankshaft position sensor bolts from the engine front cover.
- Remove the crankshaft position sensor.WARNING: Bodily injury may occur if the cleaning solvent is inhaled or exposed to the skin.
- Clean the engine front cover with cleaning solvent.
- Inspect the engine front cover sealing surfaces for damage.
- Inspect the engine front cover threaded holes.
- Repair or replace the engine front cover as necessary.
- Install the crankshaft position sensor to the engine front cover.CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the crankshaft position sensor bolts. Apply threadlock GM P/N United States 12345382, GM P/N Canada 10953489 or the equivalent to the threads.
Tighten
Tighten the crankshaft position sensor bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).