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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Malibu 🢒 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. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  9. Install the M20 left side oil gallery threaded plug and tighten to 31 N·m (23 lb ft).

    10. 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 and tighten to 31 N·m (23 lb ft).

    12. 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 and tighten to 31 N·m (23 lb ft).

    14. 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 and tighten to 31 N·m (23 lb ft).

    16. 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 and tighten to 31 N·m (23 lb ft).

    18. 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: 1866877 Size: SH
  21. Install the oil jets.
  22. Install the oil jet bolts and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

    23. Object Number: 1930269 Size: SH
  23. Install the NEW crankshaft position sensor O-ring, if damaged.

    24. Object Number: 1930246 Size: SH
  24. Install the crankshaft position sensor.
  25. Install the crankshaft position sensor bolt and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

    26. Object Number: 1930214 Size: SH
  26. Install the left knock sensor to the cylinder block, as shown.
  27. Install the left knock sensor bolt and tighten to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).
  28. Ensure proper sensor orientation.

    29. Object Number: 1930195 Size: SH
  29. Install the right knock sensor to the cylinder block, as shown.
  30. Install the right knock sensor bolt and tighten to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).
  31. Ensure proper sensor orientation.

    32. Object Number: 1930194 Size: SH
  32. Install the block heater cartridge, if equipped.