Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 GMC Yukon and 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
- Do not reuse the crankshaft oil seal or front cover gasket.
- Do not apply any type of sealant to the front cover gasket, unless specified.
- The special tool in this procedure is used to properly center the front crankshaft front oil seal.
- All gasket surfaces should be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.
- The crankshaft front oil seal MUST be centered in relation to the crankshaft.
- An improperly aligned front cover may cause premature front oil seal wear and/or engine oil leaks.
- If replacing the front cover perform the following steps, otherwise proceed to step 10.
- Install a NEW CMP actuator magnet gasket (753) onto the magnet.
- Install the CMP actuator magnet (752) and bolts (751).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Inspect the CMP sensor O-ring seal for cuts or damage. If the seal is not cut or damaged, it may be reused.
- Lubricate the O-ring seal (704) with clean engine oil.
- Install the CMP sensor (703).
- Position the CMP sensor wire harness (2) to the front cover.
- Connect the CMP sensor wire harness to the CMP sensor.
- Install the CMP sensor wire harness bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Apply a 5 mm (0.20 in) bead of sealant, 20 mm (0.80 in) long to the oil pan to engine block junction. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
- Position the NEW engine front cover gasket (503) and front cover (502) to the engine.
- Install the front cover bolts (501) until snug. Do not overtighten.
- Install the oil pan-to-front cover bolts (1) finger tight. Do not over tighten.
- Install J 41476 to the front cover.
- Align the tapered legs of the J 41476 with the machined alignment surfaces on the front cover.
- Install the crankshaft balancer bolt until snug. Do not overtighten.
Tighten:
- Tighten the oil pan to front cover bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Tighten the engine front cover bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Remove the tools.
- Position the CMP sensor.
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector (2) to the CMP sensor wire harness electrical connector.
- Connect the camshaft position sensor wire harness electrical connector (1) to the CMP actuator magnet.
- Install a NEW crankshaft front oil seal.
- Install the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement (RPOs LY2/LC9/LY5/LMG/LFA) .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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