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Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection

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    Fig 1: View Of Engine Front Cover O-Ring
    GM663614Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the O-ring (1) from the engine front cover.
  2. Remove the oil pressure relief valve from the engine front cover.
  3. Clean the engine front cover.
  4. Clean the engine front cover mating surfaces.
  5. Inspect the engine front cover mating surfaces for damage.
  6. Inspect the engine front cover O-ring sealing surface for damage.
  7. Inspect the crankshaft front oil seal bore for damage.
  8. Replace the engine front cover if any damage is found.
  9. Fig 2: View Of Pressure Relief Valve O-Ring
    GM793901Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  10. Install the oil pressure relief valve with a new O-ring.

    Tighten:  Tighten the oil pressure relief valve to 39 N.m (29 lb ft).