For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the crankshaft balancer.
- Remove the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement in Engine Cooling.
- Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
- Remove all the engine oil pan fasteners except the two nuts at the rear of the engine.
- Carefully separate the engine oil pan from the engine front cover.
- Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor wire.
- Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Removal .
Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
Installation Procedure
- Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Installation .
- Clean all sealer from the corners of the oil pan gasket where it meets the engine front cover.
- Apply a 5 mm (0.196 in) bead of adhesive, GM P/N 12346141 or equivalent, 25 mm (1.0 in) long to the engine front cover to engine block junction.
- Install the engine oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
- Connect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor wire.
- Install the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement in Engine Cooling.
- Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
Important: Apply the proper amount of adhesive GM P/N 12346141 or equivalent 25 mm (1.0 in) into the area where the engine front cover meets the engine block oil pan surface.
