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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Split Line of the Upper & Lower Crankcases
    GM315123Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Using the J 28410:  remover remove any cured excess RTV sealant at the split line of the upper and lower crankcase (1).
  2. 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).
    3. Fig 2: View of Engine Front Cover Bolts
    GM315077Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Place the engine front cover gasket over the crankcase dowel pins.
  4. Place the engine front cover in position on the crankcase.
  5. Apply the thread locking compound GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the threads of the engine front cover bolts.
  6. Install the engine front cover bolts.
    7. Fig 3: Identifying Engine Front Cover Bolts
    GM315109Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  7. 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).
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