83. Engine Front Cover Installation

Engine Front Cover Installation

^ Tools Required
- J 44219 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 J 44219.
8. Install the 2 remaining engine front cover bolts. Tighten
8.1. Tighten the engine front cover bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
8.2. Tighten the small center bolt (1) last to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).