Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. 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.
- 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.
- Install the crankshaft position sensor bolts. Apply threadlock GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or the equivalent to the threads.
Tighten
Tighten the crankshaft position sensor bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).