Engine Block Assemble

Reference: ENGINE BLOCK CLEANING AND INSPECTION .

Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Block-To-Cylinder Head Alignment Dowels

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1. Install the cylinder block-to-cylinder head alignment dowels.
   Fig 2: Identifying Front Oil Gallery Expansion Plug

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2. Install the NEW front oil gallery expansion plug.
3. Ensure the NEW front oil gallery expansion plug is installed to the proper depth.
   Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Block-To-Transmission Alignment Dowels

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4. Install the cylinder block-to-transmission alignment dowels.
   Fig 4: Identifying Coolant Expansion Plugs

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5. Apply the RTV sealant, GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent on the NEW coolant expansion plugs.
6. Install the NEW coolant expansion plugs.
7. Ensure the NEW coolant expansion plugs are installed to the proper depth.
   Fig 5: Identifying M20 Left Side Oil Gallery Threaded Plug

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8. Apply thread sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent on the threads of the M20 left side oil gallery threaded plug.
   CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
9. Install the M20 left side oil gallery threaded plug.

   Tightening torque 

   Tighten the M20 left side oil gallery threaded plug to 31 N.m (23 lb ft)  .

   Fig 6: Identifying M14 Left Side Coolant Drain Threaded Plug

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10. Apply thread sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent on the threads of the M14 left side coolant drain threaded plug.
11. Install the M14 left side coolant drain threaded plug.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the M14 left side coolant drain threaded plug to 31 N.m (23 lb ft)  .

    Fig 7: Identifying M14 Rear Oil Gallery Threaded Plug

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12. Apply thread sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent on the threads of the M14 rear oil gallery threaded plug.
13. Install the M14 rear oil gallery threaded plug.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the M14 rear oil gallery threaded plug to 31 N.m (23 lb ft)  .

    Fig 8: Identifying M14 Right Side Coolant Drain Threaded Plug

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14. Apply thread sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent on the threads of the M14 right side coolant drain threaded plug.
15. Install the M14 right side coolant drain threaded plug.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the M14 right side coolant drain threaded plug to 31 N.m (23 lb ft)  .

    Fig 9: Identifying M14 Right Side Oil Gallery Threaded Plug

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16. Apply thread sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent on the threads of the M14 right side oil gallery threaded plug.
17. Install the M14 right side oil gallery threaded plug.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the M14 right side oil gallery threaded plug to 31 N.m (23 lb ft)  .

    Fig 10: Identifying Cylinder Block-To-Oil Pan Alignment Dowels

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18. Install the cylinder block-to-oil pan alignment dowels.
    Fig 11: Identifying Right Front Oil Pan Rail Oil Gallery Expansion Plug

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19. Install the NEW right front oil pan rail oil gallery expansion plug.
20. Ensure the NEW right front oil pan rail oil gallery expansion plug is installed to the proper depth.
    Fig 12: Identifying Oil Jets

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21. Install the oil jets.
22. Install the oil jet bolts.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the oil jet bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in)  .

    Reference: CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS INSTALLATION .