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68. Engine Block Plug Installation

Engine Block Plug Installation





1. Add sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) to the plug threads.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the engine block oil gallery plug to rear of block.
^ Tighten the engine block oil gallery plug to 80 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).





3. Add sealer GM P/N 1234600 (Canadian P/N 10953480) to the plug threads.
4. Install the engine block oil gallery plugs to front and left of block.
^ Tighten the side engine block oil gallery plugs to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the single side engine block oil gallery plug to 80 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).





5. Add sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) to the coolant temperature sensor threads.
6. Install the coolant temperature sensor.
^ Tighten the coolant temperature sensor to 14 Nm (124 inch lbs.).





7. Add sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) to the EVAP solenoid bolt threads.
^ Tighten the EVAP solenoid bolt to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





8. Install the knock sensor.
^ Tighten the knock sensor to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





9. Add sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) to the crankshaft position sensor bolt.
10. Install the crankshaft position sensor and bolt.
^ Tighten the crankshaft position sensor bolt to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





11. Install the oil pressure switch.
^ Tighten the oil pressure switch to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).