GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2000 🢒 GMC K Sierra - 4WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.3L 🢒 Engine Front Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 10937 Size: SH
  1. Remove the engine oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
  3. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  4. Remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  5. Remove the CKP sensor. Refer to Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.3L.
  6. Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Removal .
  7. Discard the engine front cover.
  8. Clean all sealing surfaces.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Do not reuse the engine front cover. Oil leaks may result.

  1. Install the NEW engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Installation .

    2. Important: Do not reuse the original seal (O-ring) when installing the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor to the engine front cover. Erratic engine operation may result.

  2. Install the CKP sensor with a NEW seal (O-ring). Refer to Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.3L.

    3. Object Number: 10937 Size: SH
  3. Install the engine oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
  4. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
  5. Install the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  6. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .