Tools Required

J 44219  Cover Alignment Pins

Fig 1: Locating Rear Block Sealing Surface Adhesive
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1. Apply a 3 mm (0.12 in) bead of GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) to the rear sealing surface of the block (1).
Fig 2: View Of Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing
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IMPORTANT: The crankshaft rear oil seal housing must be installed within 10 minutes from the time the sealer was applied.
2. Install J 44219  into the block.
IMPORTANT: With the help of the plastic installation aid (supplied with the new seal), be sure the lip of the seal faces inward.
3. Slide the crankshaft rear oil seal housing and bolts over the J 44219  and crankshaft, except the 2 in place of the guide pins.
4. Remove J 44219  .
5. Snug the crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
6. Install the remaining two crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts.

   Tighten:  Tighten the crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 3: View Of Bottom Of Oil Pan Sealing Area
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7. Wipe off any excess material from the bottom of the oil pan sealing area (1).