82. Engine Front Cover Installation

Engine Front Cover Installation

Special Tools

J 44219 - Engine Cover Alignment Pins

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Special Tools).





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

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




2. Install J 44219 - alignment pins.
3. Remove 2 bolts from the engine front cover in the location of the alignment pins.





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

4. Apply a 3 mm (0.12 in) 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 - alignment pins.
8. Install the 2 remaining engine front cover bolts.

1. Tighten the engine front cover bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
2. Tighten the small center bolt (1) last to 8 Nm (71 lb in).