73. Engine Front Cover Installation

Engine Front Cover Installation

^ Tools Required
- J 44219 Engine Cover Alignment Pins





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

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the crankshaft balancer friction washer GM P/N 12573950 over the crankshaft snout, up against the crankshaft gear.





3. Install J 44219.





4. Apply a 3 mm (0.12 inch) bead of sealer GM P/N United States 12378521, GM P/N Canada 88901148 to the back side of the engine front cover (1).

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






5. Align the oil pump to the crankshaft sprocket splines.
6. Install the engine front cover.
7. Remove J 44219.
8. Install the 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 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).