Engine Front Cover Assemble (LF4)

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Special Tools

EN 29184 Oil Seal Installer
EN 46103 Camshaft Actuator Valve Seal Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (LGX)Special Tools (LF4) .

Fig 1: View of Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Assembly

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

IMPORTANT:

Do not lubricate the crankshaft front oil seal or crankshaft balancer sealing surfaces. The crankshaft balancer is installed into a dry seal.

Install the NEW crankshaft front oil seal into the engine front cover using the EN 29184 installer.

Fig 2: View of Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Notches

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Place the seal into position with the notches (1) in the seal down. The notches (1) will face inboard when properly installed.

Fig 3: Installing Camshaft Position Actuator Valve Oil Seals

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Install the NEW camshaft position actuator valve oil seals into the engine front cover using the EN 46103 installer.