Special Tools
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J 45059 Angle Meter
- Ensure the cylinder head locating pins are securely mounted in the cylinder block deck face.
- Install a NEW left cylinder head gasket using the deck face locating pins for retention.
- Align the left cylinder head with the deck face locating pins.
- Place the left cylinder head in position on the deck face.
CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .NOTE: DO NOT allow oil on the cylinder head bolt bosses.NOTE: DO NOT reuse the old M11 cylinder head bolts.
- Install new M11 cylinder head bolts.
Tightening torque
- Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts a first pass in sequence to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) .
- Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts a second pass in sequence an additional 150 degrees using the J 45059 .
- Install the 2 front M8 left cylinder head bolts.
Tightening torque
- Tighten the M8 cylinder head bolts a first pass to 15 N.m (11 lb ft) .
- Tighten the M8 cylinder head bolts a second pass in sequence an additional 75 degrees using the J 45059 .
Reference: VALVE LIFTER INSTALLATION - LEFT SIDE
EN 46109 Guide Pins
- Install the 8 mm (0.315 in) guide from the EN 46109 into the cylinder block positions as shown.
- Install the NEW engine front cover to cylinder block seal.
- 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).
- Place the engine front cover onto the EN 46109 and slide into position.
- Remove the EN 46109 from the cylinder block.
- Install the engine front cover deadener.
- Loosely install the engine front cover bolts to hold the engine front cover deadener into position.
- Loosely install the remaining engine front cover bolts.
CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
- Tighten the engine front cover bolts in the sequence shown (1-22).
Tightening torque
- Tighten the engine front cover bolts a first pass in sequence to 23 N.m (17 lb ft) .
- Tighten the engine front cover bolts a second pass in sequence an additional 60 degrees .
- Place the camshaft position actuator valves in position on the front cover.
- Install the camshaft position actuator valve bolts.
Tightening torque
Tighten the camshaft position actuator valve bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in) .
- Install NEW O-rings on the camshaft position sensor.
- Place the camshaft position sensors in position on the front cover.
- Install the camshaft position sensor bolts.
Tightening torque
Tighten the camshaft position sensor bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in) .
Reference: WATER PUMP INSTALLATION