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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

J 45059 Angle Meter

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 412435  Size: SH
  1. Remove the engine. Refer to Engine Replacement .
  2. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Removal
  3. Remove the front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Removal.
  4. Remove the engine oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Removal .
  5. Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
  6. Remove the 3 perimeter bolts.
  7. Important: Do not forget the 2 outside rear bolts.

  8. Remove and discard the crankshaft bearing bolts.
  9. Using the pry points and an appropriate prying tool, gently separate the upper and lower crankcase.
  10. Clean the sealing material from the engine block and lower the crankcase.

Installation Procedure

  1. Apply oil to the crankshaft bearing surfaces.

  2. Object Number: 412491  Size: SH
  3. Apply a 2-5 mm (0.08-0.20 in) bead (a) of sealer GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) to the surface of the engine block-to-lower crankcase mating surface.

  4. Object Number: 412435  Size: SH
  5. Install the lower crankcase.
  6. Tap gently into place with a suitable tool, if necessary. Ensure it is aligned properly on the dowels.

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 466499  Size: SH
  7. Install the NEW crankshaft bearing bolts in sequence finger tight.
  8. 4.1. Tighten the crankshaft bearing bolts in sequence.

    Tighten
    Tighten the crankshaft bearing bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

    4.2. Tighten the crankshaft bearing bolts in sequence using the J 45059 .

    Tighten
    Tighten the crankshaft bearing bolts to 70 degrees using the J 45059 .


    Object Number: 466531  Size: SH
  9. Tighten the lower crankcase perimeter bolts in sequence.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the lower crankcase perimeter bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  11. Install the crankcase position sensor.
  12. Install the front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Installation.
  13. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Installation.
  14. Install the engine oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Installation .
  15. Install the engine. Refer to Engine Replacement.