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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 SLS 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, or 3.6L 🢒 Engine Block Assemble

    Object Number: 902736 Size: SH
  1. Install the cylinder block-to-cylinder head alignment dowels.

    2. Object Number: 902730 Size: SH
  2. Install the NEW front oil gallery expansion plug.
  3. Ensure the NEW front oil gallery expansion plug is installed to the proper depth.

    4. Object Number: 902737 Size: SH
  4. Install the cylinder block-to-transmission alignment dowels.

    5. Object Number: 902733 Size: SH
  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.

    8. Object Number: 1327926 Size: SH
  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.

    9. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  9. Install the M20 left side oil gallery threaded plug.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the M20 left side oil gallery threaded plug to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1327925 Size: SH
  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.

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the M14 left side coolant drain threaded plug to 50 N·m (36 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1327924 Size: SH
  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.

    14. Tighten
    Tighten the M14 rear oil gallery threaded plug to 50 N·m (36 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1327923 Size: SH
  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.

    16. Tighten
    Tighten the M14 right side coolant drain threaded plug to 50 N·m (36 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1327922 Size: SH
  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.

    18. Tighten
    Tighten the M14 right side oil gallery threaded plug to 50 N·m (36 lb ft).


    Object Number: 902740 Size: SH
  18. Install the cylinder block-to-oil pan alignment dowels.

    19. Object Number: 902732 Size: SH
  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.

    21. Object Number: 902738 Size: SH
  21. Install the oil jets.
  22. Install the oil jet bolts.

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