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Engine Front Cover Installation

    Fig 1: Applying Sealer To Lower Tabs Of Engine Front Cover Gasket
    GM61819Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the engine front cover gasket.
  2. Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent to both sides of the lower tabs of the engine front cover gasket, and the engine front cover bolts. Apply the sealer no less than 5.0 mm (0.20 in) wide.
  3. Fig 2: Identifying Engine Front Cover Bolts
    GM95865Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the engine front cover.
  5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Install the engine front cover bolts (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the engine front cover bolts (2) to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).

  7. Install the engine front cover bolts (3).

    Tighten:  Tighten the engine front cover bolts (3) to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).

  8. Install the engine front cover bolts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the engine front cover bolts (1) to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

  9. Fig 3: Crankshaft Position Sensor Wiring Bracket
    GM660219Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the crankshaft position sensor wiring bracket.
  11. Install the crankshaft position sensor wiring bracket bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the crankshaft position sensor wiring bracket bolt to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).