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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Front Crankshaft Seal
    GM2875634Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Using EN-50820  installer , install the front crankshaft seal (1) into the engine front cover.
    2. Fig 2: Applying Bead Of Sealer Directly In Flange
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    NOTE:
    • The engine front cover surface must be free of contamination prior to applying the sealer.
    • Install and align the cover within 20 minutes of applying the sealer.
    • The cover must be fastened to final torque specification within 60 minutes of applying the sealer.
    • Additional sealant is necessary to reduce the possibility of leakage where the cylinder head to engine block interface along the bead path flange on the front cover.
  2. Apply a 5 mm bead of sealer directly in the flange (1) of the engine front cover perimeter mating surface. Also apply a 5 mm bead of sealer directly to the locations indicated (2). Finally, apply a 14 mm dab of sealant at the locations indicated (3). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (LTG) .
    3. Fig 3: Engine Front Cover
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  3. Install the engine front cover (1).
  4. Hand start the engine front cover bolts (2-6, 7).
    5. Fig 4: Engine Front Cover
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    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  5. Tighten the engine front cover bolts in sequence to final torque twice:
    1. Tighten sequence 1-3 bolts to 58 (43 lb ft).
    2. Tighten sequence 4-11 bolts to 25 (18 lb ft).
    3. Tighten sequence 12 bolt to 25 (18 lb ft).
    4. Tighten sequence 13-15 bolts to 25 (18 lb ft).
    5. Tighten sequence 16-17 bolts to 10 (89 lb in).
    6. Tighten sequence 18-19 bolts to 10 (89 lb in).
    7. Tighten sequence 20 bolt to 25 (18 lb ft).
  6. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
  7. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
    8. Fig 5: Engine Mount
    GM2813330Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Install the engine mount (1). Refer to Engine Mount Replacement (LTG) .
  9. Install the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement (LTG) , Camshaft Cover Replacement (LKW) .
    10. Fig 6: Air Cleaner Assembly
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  10. Install the air cleaner assembly (1). Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LTG) .
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