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89. Engine Front Cover Installation



Engine Front Cover Installation





1. Install the relief valve O-ring to the engine front cover.
2. Lubricate the O-ring with engine oil.





3. Apply a 2-3 mm wide and 0.5-1.5 mm high bead of GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) sealant to the mating surfaces of the engine front cover.





4. Install the engine front cover.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the engine front cover bolts.
^ Tighten the engine front cover bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





6. Install a new O-ring to the crankshaft position sensor spacer.
7. Lubricate the O-ring with engine oil.
8. Install the crankshaft position sensor spacer.
9. Install the crankshaft position sensor spacer bolts.
^ Tighten the crankshaft position sensor spacer bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
10. Install a new O-ring to the crankshaft position sensor.
11. Lubricate the O-ring with engine oil.
12. Install the crankshaft position sensor.
13. Install the crankshaft position sensor bolt.
^ Tighten the crankshaft position sensor bolt to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).