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Installation Procedure

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  1. If removed, install the coolant pump to the engine front cover. Refer to WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT .
  2. If removed, install the crankshaft position sensor to the engine front cover.
  3. If removed, install the drive belt shield.
  4. Install the drive belt shield bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the drive belt shield bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 1: Installing Drive Belt Shield Bolt
    G01500573Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the engine front cover gasket.
  6. 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.
    Fig 2: Identifying Sealer Applying Width On Engine Front Cover Gasket Lower Tabs
    G01500574Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the engine front cover.
  8. Install the engine front cover bolts (2).

    Tighten 

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

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

    Tighten 

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

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

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 3: Installing Engine Front Cover
    G01500575Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the crankshaft position sensor wiring bracket.
  12. Install the crankshaft position sensor wiring bracket bolt.

    Tighten 

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

  13. Install the coolant pump pulley. Refer to WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT .
  14. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the coolant pump.
  15. Connect the thermostat bypass pipe to the engine front cover. Refer to THERMOSTAT BYPASS PIPES REPLACEMENT .
  16. Install the power steering pump with lines. Refer to POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT .
  17. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to DRIVE BELT TENSIONER REPLACEMENT  .
  18. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to CRANKSHAFT BALANCER REPLACEMENT  .
  19. Fill the engine with new engine oil. Refer to ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT  .
  20. Fill the cooling system with engine coolant. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
    Fig 4: Installing Crankshaft Position Sensor Wiring Bracket
    G01500576Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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