LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2020 >> Express 2500 LS, 6.0L Eng VIN G >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 3 (Engine Mechanical - 4.3L (LV1)) >> Repair Instructions - Off Vehicle >> Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection

Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 GMC Savana 3500, 2019 GMC Savana 2500, 2019 Chevrolet Express 3500, and 2019 Chevrolet Express 2500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. GM2901473Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:
    • Do not use the crankshaft front oil seal again. Install a NEW crankshaft front oil seal during assembly.
    • Do not use the front cover-to-engine block gasket again. Install a NEW gasket during assembly.
    • Do not use the camshaft position (CMP) actuator magnet gasket again. Install a NEW gasket during assembly.

    Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant 

  2. Clean the cover in solvent. Remove the sealant from the cover surface. Refer to Replacing Engine Gaskets .
    3. WARNING:

    Refer to Safety Glasses and Compressed Air Warning .

  3. Dry the cover with compressed air.
  4. Inspect the gasket sealing surface (1) for excessive scratches or gouging.
  5. Inspect the threaded bolt holes (2, 3, and 5) for damaged threads or debris.
  6. Inspect the camshaft position sensor pass-thru hole and sealing surface (4) for excessive scratches or gouging.
  7. Inspect the oil flow control valve connector pass-thru hole and sealing surface (6) for excessive scratches or gouging.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals