GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.5L 🢒 Engine Front Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1713974 Size: SH
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
  3. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
  4. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  5. Remove the crankshaft position actuator magnet. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Replacement .
  6. Remove the thermostat housing. Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement .
  7. Remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement .
  8. Remove the engine front cover bolts (1).
  9. Remove the engine front cover.
  10. Remove the engine front cover gasket.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1713974 Size: SH
  1. Install the engine front cover gasket.
  2. Install the engine front cover.
  3. Apply sealant to the bolts in the locations pointed out (1) in the graphic. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

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

  4. Install the engine front cover bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Install the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement .
  6. Install the thermostat housing. Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement .
  7. Install the crankshaft position actuator magnet. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Replacement .
  8. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  9. Install the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
  10. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
  11. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .