38. Engine Block Assemble

Engine Block Assemble





1. Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480), or equivalent to the oil pressure switch threads.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

2. Install the engine oil pressure switch.

Tighten the engine oil pressure switch to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).





3. Install the knock sensors.

Tighten the knock sensors to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).





4. Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480), or equivalent to the engine block plug.
5. Install a NEW engine block plug.

Tighten the engine block plug to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

6. Install the transmission locating pins. The installation height should be 8.3-9.3 mm (0.327-0.366 in) (A).




7. Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480), or equivalent to the front oil gallery plug threads (110, 137).
8. Install the front oil gallery plug (110).

Tighten the front oil gallery plug to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).

9. Install the front oil gallery plug (137).

Tighten the front oil gallery plug to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

10. Apply sealer GM P/N 12377901 (Canadian P/N 10953504), or equivalent to the front oil gallery plug (107).
11. Install the front oil gallery plug (107) so that it is 1.5 mm (0.06 in) below flush of the engine block.
12. Install the engine front cover locating pins (546). The installation height should be 5.8-8.2 mm (0.228-0.323 in) (A).




13. Apply Sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480), or equivalent to the rear oil gallery plugs.
14. Install the rear oil gallery plugs (103).

Tighten the rear oil gallery plugs to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).

15. Install the rear oil gallery plugs (102).

Tighten the rear oil gallery plugs to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).





16. Apply sealer GM P/N 12377901 (Canadian P/N 10953504), or equivalent to the camshaft rear bearing hole plug.
17. Install the camshaft rear bearing hole plug.





Notice: Maximum gasket performance is achieved when using new fasteners, which contain a thread-locking patch. If the fasteners are not replaced, a thread locking chemical must be applied to the fastener threads. Failure to replace the fasteners or apply a thread-locking chemical MAY reduce gasket sealing capability.

18. Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480), or equivalent to the left and right coolant drain plug threads.
19. Install the left coolant drain plug.

Tighten the left coolant drain plug to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).





20. Install the right coolant drain plug.

Tighten the right coolant drain plug to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).