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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

EN 46109 Guide Pins


    Object Number: 1586270  Size: SH
  1. Install the 8 mm (0.315 in) guide from the EN 46109 into the cylinder block positions as shown.

  2. Object Number: 1211002  Size: SH
  3. Install the NEW engine front cover to cylinder block seal.

  4. Object Number: 902868  Size: SH
  5. Place a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead of RTV sealant, GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent, on the engine front cover as shown (1).

  6. Object Number: 1586273  Size: SH
  7. Place the engine front cover onto the EN 46109 and slide into position.
  8. Remove the EN 46109 from the cylinder block.

  9. Object Number: 946148  Size: SH
  10. Hand start all the engine front cover bolts.
  11. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1400025  Size: SH
  12. Tighten the engine front cover bolts in the sequence shown (1-22).
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the engine front cover bolts in the sequence to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1306471  Size: SH
  14. Install NEW O-rings on the camshaft position sensor.
  15. Place the camshaft position sensors in position on the front cover.
  16. Install the camshaft position sensor bolts.
  17. Tighten
    Tighten the camshaft position sensor bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 902870  Size: SH
  18. Place the camshaft position actuator valves in position on the front cover.
  19. Install the camshaft position actuator valve bolts.
  20. Tighten
    Tighten the camshaft position actuator valve bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).