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Engine Block Assemble

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  1. Install the oil pump bolt guide (3).
    Fig 1: Engine Block Oil Gallery Plug And Guides
    GM3138581Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Install the engine front cover bolt guide (2).
  3. Install the engine block oil gallery plug (1).
  4. Install the lower crankcase locating pin (3).
    Fig 2: Piston Oil Nozzles And Lower Crankcase Locating Pin
    GM3138582Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the 4 piston oil nozzles (1).
  6. Install the 4 piston oil nozzles bolts (2) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  7. Apply sealing compound to the engine coolant heater hole plug thread. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers .
    Fig 3: Engine Coolant Heater Hole Plug
    GM3138499Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Install the engine coolant heater hole plug (1) and tighten to 60 N.m (44 lb ft), if equipped.
  9. Install a NEW engine coolant heater seal (1).
    Fig 4: Engine Coolant Heater
    GM3138424Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Install the engine coolant heater (2) and tighten to 60 N.m (44 lb ft), if equipped.
  11. Install the knock sensor (7).
    Fig 5: Knock Sensor, Oil Pump Flow Control Valve And Engine Oil Pressure Sensor
    GM3138583Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Install the knock sensor bolt (6) loosely.
  13. Install a NEW oil pump flow control valve seal (3).
  14. Install the oil pump flow control valve (5).
  15. Install the 3 oil pump flow control valve bolts (4) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  16. Install a NEW engine oil pressure sensor seal (1).
  17. Install the engine oil pressure sensor (2) and tighten to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
  18. Position the knock sensor 20 degrees (a) out of the horizontal position.
    Fig 6: Knock Sensor Connector Orientation
    GM2968025Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: The knock sensor connector must be oriented as shown (a).
  19. Tighten the knock sensor bolt to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  20. Install the engine block oil gallery plugs (4, 5).
    Fig 7: Cylinder Block Peripheral Components
    GM3138339Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Install the 2 transmission locating pins (3).
  22. Install the crankshaft rear oil seal housing locating pin (2).
  23. Install the 2 cylinder guide sleeves (1).