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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Applying Sealant To Oil Pan & Engine Block Junction
    GM2126894Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Apply a 5 mm (0.2 in) bead of sealant 20 mm (0.8 in) long to the engine block. Apply the sealant to the T joint location (a) where the oil pan meets the front of the engine block. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the correct part number.
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Front Cover Components
    GM2126896Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:
    • Do not use the crankshaft oil seal or the engine front cover gasket again.
    • The special tools in this procedure are used to properly align the engine front cover at the oil pan surface and to center the crankshaft front oil seal.
      • All gasket surfaces should be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.

        The crankshaft front oil seal MUST be centered in relation to the crankshaft.

      • The oil pan sealing surface at the front cover and engine block MUST be aligned within specifications.
      • An improperly aligned front cover may cause premature front oil seal wear and/or engine assembly oil leaks.
  2. Install the front cover gasket (3), front cover (2), and bolts (1).
    3. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    NOTE:

    Start the tool-to-front cover bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.

  3. Tighten the cover bolts finger tight. Do not overtighten.
    4. Fig 3: Front & Rear Cover Alignment
    GM1552561Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    NOTE:

    Start the tool-to-front cover bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.

  4. Install the J-41480  cover alignment. Tighten the tool-to-engine block bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    5. Fig 4: Special Tool And Cover Alignment
    GM2054441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Align the tapered legs of the tool with the machined alignment surfaces on the front cover.

  5. Install the EN-48853  alignment tool (1).
  6. Install the threaded rod, washer and nut from J-41478  crankshaft front oil seal installer.
  7. Tighten the nut until snug, holding EN-48853  alignment tool firmly in place. Do not overtighten.
  8. Tighten the engine front cover bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    9. NOTE:

    Align the tapered legs of the tool with the machined alignment surfaces on the front cover.

  9. Remove the tool.
    10. Fig 5: Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
    GM3679778Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Inspect the CMP sensor O-ring seal (4) for cuts or damage. If the seal is not cut or damaged, it may be used again.
  11. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
  12. Install the O-ring seal onto the sensor (3).
  13. Install the sensor to the cover.
  14. Install the CMP sensor and bolt (2) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  15. Install the new crankshaft front oil seal (1). Refer to Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement .
    16. Fig 6: View Of CMP Sensor Electrical Connector
    GM1705990Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.
  17. Install the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (LS7, LS3/L99) .
  18. Install the generator bracket. Refer to Generator Bracket Replacement (LS7, LSA) .
  19. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (LS7) .
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