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90. Engine Front Cover Installation




Engine Front Cover Installation





1. Install the relief valve O-ring (1) 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 (1).

5. Install the engine wiring harness clip (2).

6. Install the engine front cover bolts (3) and (4).





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

7. Tighten the engine front cover bolts (1) and (2) in sequence to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).





8. Install a NEW O-ring to the crankshaft position sensor spacer.

9. Lubricate the O-ring with engine oil.

10. Install the crankshaft position sensor spacer (4).

11. Install the crankshaft position sensor spacer bolts (3). Tighten the crankshaft position sensor spacer bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

12. Install a NEW O-ring to the crankshaft position sensor.

13. Lubricate the O-ring with engine oil.

14. Install the crankshaft position sensor (2).

15. Install the crankshaft position sensor bolt (1). Tighten the crankshaft position sensor bolt to 10 Nm (89 lb in).