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EN 46109 Guide Pin Set. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: View Of EN 46109

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Install the 6 mm (0.236 in) guides from the EN 46109 into the 2 crankshaft rear oil seal housing corner bolt holes of the engine block. See Special Tools .

Fig 2: Identifying Sealant Application Area On Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing

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Place a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead of RTV sealant, GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent, to the NEW crankshaft rear oil seal housing as shown (1).

Fig 3: View Of Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing

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IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow any engine oil on the area where the crankshaft rear oil seal housing is to be installed.

Install the crankshaft rear oil seal housing to the engine block.
Remove the EN 46109 6 mm (0. See Special Tools .236 in) guides from the engine block.

Fig 4: Locating Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolts

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).