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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TRAVERSE AWD V6-3.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINESERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULREPAIR INSTRUCTIONS89. THREAD REPAIRPART 4
2009 Chevrolet Traverse AWD V6-3.6L
Part 4
2009 Chevrolet Traverse AWD V6-3.6LSECTION Part 4
20. Rotate the driver installation tool until the mark (3) on the driver installation tool aligns with the top of the drill bushing (2).
21. Inspect the insert for proper installation into the tapped hole.
22. Remove the fixture plate bolts (1).
23. Remove the fixture plate (3) and bushing (2).
Inboard Bolt Holes
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning (Safety Glasses Warning).
Note:
* Ensure the fixture plate is installed during the machining and installation processes of the insert.
* The use of a cutting type fluid GM P/N 1052864, (Canadian P/N 992881), WD 40(R) or equivalent is recommended when performing the drilling, counterboring and tapping procedures.
When installed to the proper depth, the flange of the insert will be seated against the counterbore of the drilled/tapped hole.
1. Position the fixture plate (3) with the bushing (1) installed over the crankshaft main cap bolt hole to be repaired.
2. Loosely install the fixture plate bolts (2) into the remaining crankshaft main cap bolt holes.
3. Position the alignment pin (1) through the bushing and into the crankshaft main cap bolt hole.
4. With the alignment pin in the desired crankshaft main cap bolt hole, tighten the fixture retaining bolts (2).
5. Remove the alignment pin (1) from the crankshaft main cap bolt hole.
Note:
* During the drilling process, it is necessary to repeatedly remove the drill and clean chips from the hole and the flutes of the drill.
* Drill the crankshaft main bolt hole until the mark (1) on the drill aligns with the top of the drill bushing (2).
6. Drill out the threads of the damaged hole.
Note: All chips must be removed from the drilled hole prior to tapping.
7. Using compressed air, clean out any chips.
Note:
* Do not remove the fixture plate, ensure the fixture plate is installed during the machining and installation processes of the insert.
* During the tapping process, it is necessary to repeatedly remove the tap and clean chips from the hole and the flutes of the tap.
* Ensure the tap has created full threads at least to the depth equal to the insert length.
8. Using a suitable tapping wrench, tap the threads of the drilled hole by hand only.
9. In order to tap the new threads for the insert to the proper depth, rotate the tap into the crankshaft main cap bolt hole until the mark (3) on the tap aligns with the top of the drill bushing (2).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.