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J 44219 Engine Cover Alignment Pins

Fig 1: View Of Engine Front Cover Spacer Bolt

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the engine front cover spacer bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the engine front cover spacer bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 2: View Of Spacer Bolt

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Install J 44219 .
Remove 2 bolts from the engine front cover in the location of the alignment pins.

Fig 3: Sealant Application To Block Sealing Surface

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IMPORTANT: The engine front cover must be installed within 10 minutes from when the sealer was applied.

Apply a 3 mm (0.12 in) bead of sealer GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) to the block sealing surface (1).

Fig 4: View Of Engine Front Cover & Bolts

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Align the oil pump to the crankshaft sprocket splines.
Install the engine front cover and bolts.
Remove J 44219 .
Install the 2 remaining engine front cover bolts.
Tighten:
1. Tighten the engine front cover bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
2. Tighten the small center bolt (1) last to 8 N.m (71 lb in).