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Installation Procedure

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  1. Using EN-50820  installer, install the front crankshaft seal (1) into the engine front cover.
    Fig 1: Front Crankshaft Seal
    GM2875634Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  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 (LKW) .
    Fig 2: Applying Bead Of Sealer Directly In Flange
    GM2875630Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    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.
  3. Install the engine front cover (1).
    Fig 3: Engine Front Cover
    GM2875651Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Hand start the engine front cover bolts (2-6, 7).
  5. Tighten the engine front cover bolts in sequence to final torque twice:
    Fig 4: Engine Front Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GM2726765Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
    1. Tighten sequence 1-2 bolts to 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
    2. Tighten sequence 3 bolt to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
    3. Tighten sequence 4-11 bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    4. Tighten sequence 12 bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    5. Tighten sequence 13-15 bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    6. Tighten sequence 16-17 bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    7. Tighten sequence 18-19 bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    8. Tighten sequence 20 bolt to 25 N.m (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 (Except North America)  and Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (North America) .
  8. Install the engine mount (1). Refer to Engine Mount Replacement (LKW) .
    Fig 5: Engine Mount
    GM2813330Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Install the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement (LKW) .
  10. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LKW) .
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