Engine Front Cover and Seal Installation
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 36660 Torque Angle Meter or equivalent.
FRONT COVER
1. Install the front cover gasket.
2. Install the front cover. Align the cogs on the crankshaft sprocket with the cogs on the oil pump in the front cover.
3. Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 or the equivalent to the front cover bolt threads.
4. Install the front cover bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.). Use the J 36660 in order to tighten the bolts an additional 40 degrees.
5. Install the bolts connecting oil pan to the front cover.
^ Tighten the bolts to 14 Nm (125 inch lbs.).
6. Install the crankshaft position sensor.
7. Install the sensor shield.
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 35354 Seal Installer or equivalent.
SEAL
1. Coat the inside seal surface of the crankshaft balancer with lubricant GM P/N 10522497 or the equivalent.
2. Use the J 35354 and a soft faced hammer in order to install the oil seal.
3. Remove the J 35354.