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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 SRX 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.6L (LH2) 🢒 Engine Front Cover Installation

    Object Number: 1651529 Size: SH
  1. Place a small amount of sealant GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent at the split line of the upper and lower crankcases (1).

    2. Object Number: 1651530 Size: SH
  2. Place the NEW engine front cover gasket over the crankcase dowel pins.

    3. Object Number: 1651531 Size: SH
  3. Place a small amount of sealant GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent at the engine front cover gasket pad area located on top of the split line of the upper and lower crankcases (1).

    4. Object Number: 1657527 Size: SH
  4. Place the engine front cover in position on the crankcase.
  5. Apply the thread locking compound GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the threads of the engine front cover bolts.
  6. Install the engine front cover bolts.

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


    Object Number: 1657533 Size: SH
  7. Tighten the engine front cover bolts in the sequence shown.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the engine front cover bolts in proper sequence to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1657525 Size: SH
  8. Install the water pump pulley.
  9. Install the water pump pulley bolts.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the water pump pulley bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).