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Engine Front Cover Installation

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Tools Required

J 45059  Angle Meter

    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Engine Front Cover Gasket
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  1. Install the engine front cover gasket.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Engine Front Cover
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  2. Install the engine front cover.

    Align the cogs on the crankshaft sprocket with the cogs on the oil pump in the engine front cover.

  3. Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or the equivalent to the engine front cover bolt threads.
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Install the engine front cover bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the engine front cover bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft). Use the J 45059  to tighten the engine front cover bolts an additional 40 degrees.

  5. Install the oil filter.

    Tighten:  Tighten the oil filter to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

    6. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Crankshaft Position Sensor
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  6. Install the crankshaft position sensor.

    Tighten:  Tighten the crankshaft position sensor studs to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

    7. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Crankshaft Position Sensor Shield
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  7. Install the crankshaft position sensor shield.
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