122. Engine Front Cover Installation

Engine Front Cover Installation

Tools Required

EN 46109 Guide Pin Set




1. Install the 8 mm (0.315 in) guide from the EN 46109 into the cylinder block positions as shown.




2. Install the NEW engine front cover to cylinder block seal.




3. Place a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead of RTV sealant, GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent, on the engine front cover as shown (1).




4. Place the engine front cover onto the EN 46109 and slide into position.
5. Remove the EN 46109 from the cylinder block.




6. Hand start all the front cover bolts.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

7. Tighten the engine front cover bolts in the sequence shown.

Tighten the engine front cover bolts in sequence to 23 Nm (17 lb ft).




8. Install NEW O-rings on the camshaft position sensor.
9. Place the camshaft position sensors in position on the front cover.
10. Install the camshaft position sensor bolts.

Tighten the camshaft position sensor bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




11. Place the camshaft position actuator valves in position on the front cover.
12. Install the camshaft position actuator valve bolts.

Tighten the camshaft position actuator valve bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).