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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Monte Carlo 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 5.3L 🢒 Engine Front Cover Replacement

Engine Front Cover Replacement First Design

Tools Required

J 41476 Front and Rear Cover Alignment Tool (at crankshaft seal area)

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1411951 Size: SH
  1. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement .
  2. Remove the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement .
  3. Remove the coolant pump manifold. Refer to Coolant Pump Manifold Replacement .
  4. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  5. Remove the belt tensioner bolt and reposition the tensioner (which blocks the front cover bolt).
  6. Remove the oil pan-to-front cover bolts.
  7. Remove the front cover bolts (501).
  8. Remove the front cover (502) and gasket (503).
  9. Discard the front cover gasket.

    10. Object Number: 1411952 Size: SH
  10. Remove the oil seal (140), if necessary.
  11. Remove the camshaft position (CMP) sensor bolt (705) and sensor (703), if necessary.
  12. Remove the O-ring seal (704) from the sensor, if necessary.
  13. Clean and inspect the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection .

Installation Procedure

Important: 

   • Do not reuse the crankshaft oil seal or front cover gasket.
   • Do not apply any type of sealant to the front cover gasket (unless specified).
   • The special tool in this procedure is used to properly center the front crankshaft front oil seal.
      - All gasket surfaces should be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.
      - The crankshaft front oil seal MUST be centered in relation to the crankshaft.
      - An improperly aligned front cover may cause premature front oil seal wear and/or engine oil leaks.


    Object Number: 1411951 Size: SH
  1. Apply a 5 mm (0.20 in) bead of sealant or equivalent 20 mm (0.80 in) long to the oil pan to engine block junction. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the correct part number.
  2. Install the front cover gasket (503) and cover (502).
  3. Install the front cover bolts until snug (502). Do not overtighten.
  4. Install the oil pan-to-front cover bolts until snug. Do not over tighten.

    5. Object Number: 451712 Size: SH
  5. Install the J 41476 to the front cover.
  6. Align the tapered legs of the J 41476 with the machined alignment surfaces on the front cover.

    7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  7. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt until snug. Do not overtighten.

    8. Tighten

        • Tighten the oil pan to front cover bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
        • Tighten the engine front cover bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
  8. Remove the J 41476 .

    9. Object Number: 1411952 Size: SH
  9. Install a NEW crankshaft front oil seal (140). Refer to Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement .
  10. Install the coolant pump manifold. Refer to Coolant Pump Manifold Replacement .
  11. Inspect the CMP sensor O-ring seal (704) for cuts or damage. If the seal is not cut or damaged, it may be reused.
  12. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
  13. Install the O-ring seal (704) onto the CMP sensor.
  14. Install the CMP sensor (703) and bolt (705) from the front cover.

    15. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

  15. Position the belt tensioner and install the bolt.

    16. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  16. Install the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement .
  17. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement .