Engine Front Cover Installation

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Special Tools

J 28410 Gasket Remover

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Fig 1: Identifying Split Line of the Upper & Lower Crankcases

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Using the J 28410 remover remove any cured excess RTV sealant at the split line of the upper and lower crankcase (1).
Place a small amount of fresh RTV sealant GM P/N 12378521, (Canadian P/N 88901148), or equivalent at the split line of the upper and lower crankcases (1).

Fig 2: View of Engine Front Cover Bolts

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Place the engine front cover gasket over the crankcase dowel pins.
Place the engine front cover in position on the crankcase.
Apply the thread locking compound GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the threads of the engine front cover bolts.
Install the engine front cover bolts.

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Front Cover Bolts

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CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten the engine front cover bolts in the sequence shown. Tighten the engine front cover bolts in the proper sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in).