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82. Engine Front Cover Installation



Engine Front Cover Installation

Tools Required
^ J44219 Engine Cover Alignment Pins





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

1. Install the engine front cover spacer bolt.
Tighten the engine front cover spacer bolt to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





2. Install J44219.
3. Remove 2 bolts from the engine front cover in the location of the alignment pins.





Important: The engine front cover must be installed within 10 minutes from when the sealer was applied.

4. Apply a 3 mm (0.12 inch) bead of sealer GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) to the block sealing surface (1).





5. Align the oil pump to the crankshaft sprocket splines.
6. Install the engine front cover and bolts.
7. Remove J44219.
8. Install the 2 remaining engine front cover bolts.
1. Tighten the engine front cover bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
2. Tighten the small center bolt (1) last to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).
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