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Engine Front Cover Installation (LS7)

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Special Tools

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools

    Fig 1: View Of Front Engine Cover, Gasket & Bolts
    GM1552543Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:
    • Do not use the crankshaft oil seal or the engine front cover gasket again.
    • Do not apply any type of sealant to the front cover gasket, unless specified.
    • 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 the 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.
  1. Install the front cover gasket (503), front cover (502), and bolts (501).
  2. Tighten the cover bolts finger tight. Do not overtighten.
    3. Fig 2: Installing The J 41480 And Tool-To-Engine Block Bolts
    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.

  3. Install the J-41480  cover alignment. Tighten the tool-to-engine block bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    4. Fig 3: 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.

  4. Install the EN-48853  alignment tool (1).
  5. Install the threaded rod, washer and nut from J-41478  crankshaft front oil seal installer.
  6. Tighten the nut until snug, holding EN-48853  alignment tool firmly in place. Do not overtighten.
  7. Tighten the engine front cover bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  8. Remove the tools
    9. Fig 4: Measuring The Oil Pan Surface Flatness, Front Cover-To-Engine Block
    GM1552563Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Measure the oil pan surface flatness, front cover-to-engine block.
    1. Place a straight edge across the engine block and front cover oil pan sealing surfaces.

      Avoid contact with the portion of the gasket that protrudes into the oil pan surface.

    2. Insert a feeler gauge between the front cover and the straight edge tool. The cover must be flush with the oil pan surface, or no greater than 0.3 mm (0.0118 in) (a) below flush.
  10. If the front cover-to-engine block oil pan surface alignment is not within specifications, repeat the cover alignment procedure.
  11. If the correct front cover-to-engine block alignment cannot be obtained, replace the front cover.
    12. Fig 5: Engine Front Cover Components
    GM1552459Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Inspect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor O-ring seal (704) for cuts or damage. If the seal is not cut or damaged, it may be used again.
  13. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
  14. Install the O-ring seal onto the sensor (703).
  15. Install the sensor to the cover.
  16. Install the CMP bolt (705) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    17. Fig 6: View Of CMP Wiring Harness
    GM1669841Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Install the CMP sensor wire harness (737).
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