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Timing Chain Housing Installation

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    Fig 1: Identifying Generator Bracket
    GM2017054Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  1. Install the No. 1 generator bracket with the 4 bolts and tighten to 21 N.m (16 lb ft).
    2. Fig 2: View Of Inlet Water Housing & Bolts
    GM2017152Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the inlet water housing with the 3 bolts and tighten to 21 N.m (16 lb ft).
    3. Fig 3: View Of Proper Oil Seal Installation
    GM2017126Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the timing chain cover oil seal.
  4. Using SST, tap in a new oil seal until its surface is flush with the timing gear case edge.
    5. NOTE: Keep the lip free of foreign matter. Do not tap on the oil seal at an angle. Make sure that the oil seal edge does not stick out of the timing chain cover.
  5. Apply a light coat of MP grease to the lip of the oil seal.
  6. Install the timing chain cover sub-assembly.
  7. Install the crankshaft pulley.
    8. Fig 4: Identifying Crankshaft Key
    GM2014278Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the engine oil pressure switch assembly.
  9. Apply Three Bond 1344 or equivalent adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure switch.
    10. Fig 5: Identifying Engine Oil Pressure Switch Assembly
    GM2017040Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Install the oil pressure switch within 3 minutes after applying adhesive.
    • Do not start the engine within 1 hour after installation.
  10. Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, install the oil pressure switch and tighten to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
    11. Fig 6: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
    GM2017050Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the engine coolant temperature sensor.
  12. Install a new gasket to the engine coolant temperature sensor.
  13. Using a 19 mm deep socket wrench, install the temperature sensor and tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
    14. Fig 7: View Of Inlet Water Housing & Bolts
    GM2017152Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Make sure that the knock control sensor is in the correct position.
  14. Install the knock control sensor with the bolt and tighten to 21 N.m (16 lb ft).
    15. Fig 8: Identifying 1 Taper Screw Plug
    GM2017041Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the No. 1 taper screw plug.
    16. NOTE:
    • Install the plug within 3 minutes after applying adhesive.
    • Do not start the engine within 1 hour after installation.
  16. Apply Three Bond 1324 or equivalent adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the plug, and install the plug and tighten to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).
    17. Fig 9: View Of Crankshaft Position Sensor & O-Ring
    GM2017153Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the crankshaft position sensor.
  18. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the sensor.
    19. Fig 10: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor & Bolt
    GM2017038Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the crankshaft position sensor with the bolt and tighten to 10 N.m (7 lb ft).
    20. Fig 11: View Of Chain Tensioner Assembly
    GM2017154Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Install the No. 1 chain tensioner assembly.
    21. NOTE: Make sure that the cam engages the first tooth of the plunger to allow the hook to pass over the pin.
  21. Release the ratchet pawl, then fully push in the plunger and engage the hook to the pin so that the plunger is in the position shown in the illustration.
    22. Fig 12: Identifying No. 1 Chain Tensioner
    GM2017155Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: If the hook releases the plunger while the chain tensioner is being installed, engage the hook again.
  22. Install a new gasket, bracket and the No. 1 chain tensioner with the 2 nuts and tighten to 10 N.m (7 lb ft).
    23. Fig 13: View Of Turning Crankshaft Counterclockwise
    GM2017160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise, then disconnect the plunger knock pin from the hook.
    24. Fig 14: Checking For Plunger Extension
    GM2017161Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Turn the crankshaft clockwise, then check that the plunger is extended.
  25. Install the oil filter cap assembly.
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