Engine Block Plug Removal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 GMC Sierra and 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the knock sensor bolt and knock sensor from the left side of the lower engine block.
- Remove the knock sensor bolt and knock sensor from the right side of the lower engine block.
- Remove the block heater from the right side of the lower engine block.
- Remove the engine oil pressure gauge sensor using the J 41712: socket.
- Remove the engine oil pressure sensor fitting.
- Remove the transmission locator dowel straight pins, if required.
- Remove the engine block left side oil gallery plug.
- Remove the engine block left rear oil gallery plug.
- Remove the engine block right rear oil gallery plug.
- Remove the expansion cup plug from the camshaft rear bearing hole and discard.
- Remove the expansion cup plug from the balance shaft rear bearing hole and discard.
- Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal housing locator spring type S pin, if required.
- Remove the front oil gallery plugs or balls from the front of the engine block and discard.
Insert a 3/8 x 26 inch rod into the rear oil gallery holes in order to drive out the front oil gallery plugs or balls.
- Remove the engine block core hole plugs.
- Use a suitable tool in order to drive the engine block core hole plugs into the coolant jacket.
- Use a suitable tool in order to pull the engine block core hole plugs from the coolant jacket.
- Discard the engine block core hole plugs.
- Remove the oil filter bypass valve and discard.
WARNING:
Refer to Safety Glasses Warning
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