Cover(S), Engine Timing: Installation: Installation
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NOTE:
Always install a new timing cover gasket.
- Clean the timing cover and engine block sealing surfaces.
- Verify that the slide bushings (1) are installed in the timing cover.
- Using a new gasket, position the timing cover, install the retaining bolts and tighten to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).NOTE:
The large lifting stud is tightened to 55 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION:To prevent severe damage to the crankshaft, damper, and damper installer, thoroughly clean the damper bore and the crankshaft nose before installing damper.
- Position the damper onto the crankshaft.
- Assemble the Damper Installer (special tool #10387, Installer, Vibration Damper) (2) and the Pressing Cup (1) from A/C Hub Installer (special tool #6871, Installer, A/C Hub).
- Using the Damper Installer (special tool #10387, Installer, Vibration Damper) and Hub Install (special tool #6871, Installer, A/C Hub), press the damper (1) onto the crankshaft.
- Install the crankshaft damper bolt and tighten to specifications. Refer to ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the generator. Refer to GENERATOR, INSTALLATION .
- Install the power steering pump (1). Refer to PUMP, INSTALLATION .
- Install the heater tube (2) into the water pump.
- Install the heater tube retaining bolt (1) and tighten to 12 N.m (9 ft. lbs.).
- Connect the electrical connector to the coolant temperature sensor (3).
- Position the upper radiator hose and secure retainer (2) at the fan shroud.
- Install the upper radiator hose at the thermostat housing and secure hose clamp (1).
- Install the air cleaner resonator support bracket at the water pump.
- Clean out the machined hole in the timing cover (2).
- Install the CMP sensor (1) into the timing cover with a slight rocking motion. Do not the twist sensor into position as damage to O-ring may result.CAUTION:
Before tightening sensor retaining bolt, be sure the sensor is completely flush to the timing cover. If the sensor is not flush, damage to the sensor mounting tang may result.
- Install the CMP sensor retaining bolt (3) and tighten to 12 N.m (9 ft. lbs.).
- Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector (4).
- Raise and support the vehicle.
Install the oil pan. Refer to PAN, OIL, INSTALLATION, 5.7L .
- Install the A/C compressor. Refer to COMPRESSOR, A/C, INSTALLATION .
- Connect the lower radiator hose (3) to the radiator and secure the hose clamp (2).
- Connect the lower radiator hose to the water pump and secure hose clamp (1).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the cooling fan module (1). Refer to FAN, COOLING, INSTALLATION .
- Install the serpentine belt. Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, INSTALLATION .
- Fill the cooling system with the proper coolant. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Fill the engine with the proper engine oil. Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect the battery negative cable.
- Start the engine and check for leaks.