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Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection

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  1. Remove the crankshaft position sensor bolts from the engine front cover.
  2. Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
    Fig 1: Crankshaft Position Sensor
    G01763872Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Clean the engine front cover with cleaning solvent.
  4. Inspect the engine front cover sealing surfaces for damage.
  5. Inspect the engine front cover threaded holes.
  6. Repair or replace the engine front cover as necessary.
  7. Install the crankshaft position sensor to the engine front cover.
    Fig 2: Engine Front Cover
    G01763873Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the crankshaft position sensor bolts. Apply threadlock GM P/N United States 12345382, GM P/N Canada 10953489 or the equivalent to the threads.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the crankshaft position sensor bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in) 

    Fig 3: Crankshaft Position Sensor
    G01763874Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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