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Installation Procedure

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  1. Carefully clean the engine front cover sealing surfaces.
  2. Apply approximately a 3 mm (0.12 in) thick bead of sealant to the flange (1) and bolt hole (2) of the engine front cover (3). In the areas marked with circles, the sealant width must be increased to 4 mm (0.16 in) in order to prevent leaks. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers 
    Fig 1: Sealant Application Points
    GM2968026Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:
    • The engine front cover surface must be free of contamination prior to applying the sealer.
    • Additional sealant is necessary to reduce the possibility of leakage where the engine oil pan, engine front cover and engine block mate.
    • 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.
  3. Engine Front Cover (1) - Install
    Fig 2: Lower Engine Front Cover
    GM2966471Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Engine Front Cover Bolt (1) - Install and tighten 55 N.m (41 lb ft)
    Fig 3: Engine Front Cover Bolt
    GM4296143Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  5. Engine Front Cover Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [9x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
  6. Engine Front Cover Bolt (3) - Install and tighten 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
  7. Crankshaft Balancer Absorber Replacement  - Install
  8. Engine Front Cover Replacement - Upper  - Install
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