Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Fig 1: Front Cover

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install a NEW front cover.
Install the front cover bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

Fig 2: View Of Crankshaft Position Sensor Seal O-Ring

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IMPORTANT: DO NOT reuse the original CKP sensor O-ring seal.

Lubricate a NEW CKP sensor O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
Install the NEW O-ring seal onto the CKP sensor.

Fig 3: View Of CKP Sensor & Bolt

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IMPORTANT: When installing the CKP sensor, make sure the sensor is fully seated before tightening the bolt. A poorly seated sensor may perform erratically and may set false DTCs.

Install the CKP sensor and bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

Fig 4: View Of Oil Level Sensor Electrical Connector, CKP Electrical Connector & Battery Ground Bolt

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Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector (5).

Fig 5: View Of Engine Protection Shield

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Install the engine shield and bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
Install the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
Install the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (4.3L) or Water Pump Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L) or Water Pump Replacement (6.6L (LLY)) or Water Pump Replacement (8.1L) in Engine Cooling.