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Engine Front Cover Installation

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Tools Required 

J 36660-A  Torque Angle Meter. See Special Tools and Equipment .

  1. Install the engine front cover gasket.
    Fig 1: Installing Engine Front Cover Gasket
    G01969478Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the engine front cover.

    Align the cogs on the crankshaft sprocket with the cogs on the oil pump in the engine front cover.

  3. Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480) or the equivalent to the engine front cover bolt threads.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the engine front cover bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the engine front cover bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft). Use the J 36660-A  to tighten the engine front cover bolts an additional 40 degrees.

  5. Install the oil pan to engine front cover bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil pan bolts to 14 N.m (125 lb in).

    Fig 2: Installing Engine Front Cover & Bolts
    G01969479Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the oil filter.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil filter to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  7. Install the crankshaft position sensor.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the crankshaft position sensor studs to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Installing Crankshaft Position Sensor & Studs
    G01969480Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the crankshaft position sensor shield.
    Fig 4: Installing Crankshaft Position Sensor Shield
    G01969481Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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