Installation Procedure
- NOTE:
- Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
- Keep the RTV bead path on the outward edge of the t-joints to ensure proper sealant coverage.
Apply the appropriate RTV sealant bead (2, 3) to the areas on the engine front cover (1) as shown in the illustration. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Apply a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead (2) of RTV sealant to the engine front cover (1).
- Apply a 5 mm (0.197 in) bead (3) of RTV sealant to the engine front cover (1).
- Apply a bead of RTV sealant around the M12 Bolt Holes (4).
- Apply a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead of RTV sealant to the oil pan-to-front cover sealing surface.
NOTE:No RTV sealant should be visible in the M12 bolt holes upon final assembly of front cover to engine.
Engine Front Cover Locating Pin (1) - Install [2x]
- Engine Front Cover (2) - Install - using the EN-46109 Guide Pins
- Oil Pump Flow Control Solenoid Valve Electrical Connector (3) - Install
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CAUTION:Refer to Fastener Caution .
Engine Front Cover Bolt (1) - Install and tighten in sequence [2x] 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
- Engine Front Cover Bolt (2) - Install and tighten in sequence [16x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
- Engine Front Cover Bolt (3) - Install and tighten in sequence 60 N.m (44 lb ft
- Engine Front Cover Bolt (4) - Install and tighten in sequence 60 N.m (44 lb ft
Install the 3 oil pan-to-front cover bolts (1). Oil Pan Replacement
- Camshaft Position Actuator Locating Pin Control Valve-Bank 2 - Install - Camshaft Position Actuator Locating Pin Control Valve Replacement - Bank 2
- Camshaft Position Actuator Locating Pin Control Valve-Bank 1 - Install - Camshaft Position Actuator Locating Pin Control Valve Replacement - Bank 1
- Oil Pump Flow Control Solenoid Valve Harness - Install - Oil Pump Flow Control Solenoid Valve Harness Replacement
- Water Pump - Install - Water Pump Replacement (LGX)
- Water Pump Inlet Pipe - Install - Water Pump Inlet Pipe Replacement (LGX)
- Position engine harness and attach harness retainers to engine front cover.
- Install the ground cable and the fastener to the front engine cover. Tighten fastener to 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector (1) - Connect
- Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe - Install - Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Replacement (LGX)
- Crankshaft Balancer - Install - Crankshaft Balancer Replacement
Install the water outlet (2) with radiator hose. Water Outlet Replacement (LGX)
- Engine Oil Cooler Adapter - Install - Engine Oil Cooler Adapter Replacement (LGX)
Camshaft Cover - Right Side (2) - Install - Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side
Camshaft Cover - Left Side (2) - Install - Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side
Water Pump Pulley (2) - Install - Water Pump Pulley Replacement (LGX)
- Air Cleaner Assembly - Install - Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
- Fill the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)