Engine Front Cover Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Savana and 2002 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important: Once the composite engine front cover is removed DO NOT reinstall the engine front cover.

Always install a NEW engine front cover.

Install the NEW engine front cover.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the engine front cover bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

Fig 1: Engine Front Cover & Bolts
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Important: DO NOT reuse the original crankshaft position sensor seal, O- ring. When installing the crankshaft position sensor be sure the crankshaft position sensor is fully seated and held stationary in the engine front cover crankshaft position sensor bore.

A crankshaft position sensor that is not completely seated will cock in the engine front cover and may result in erratic engine operation.
Lubricate the NEW crankshaft position sensor seal, O-ring, with clean engine oil.
Install the NEW crankshaft position sensor seal, O-ring, onto the crankshaft position sensor.

Fig 2: Crankshaft Position Sensor Seal
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Install crankshaft position sensor until fully seated into the engine front cover.
Install crankshaft position sensor bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the crankshaft position sensor bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

Fig 3: Crankshaft Position Sensor & Bolt
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