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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2012TRAVERSE FWD V6-3.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINESERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAUL50. ENGINE BLOCK DISASSEMBLE
2012 Chevrolet Traverse FWD V6-3.6L
50. Engine Block Disassemble
2012 Chevrolet Traverse FWD V6-3.6LSECTION 50. Engine Block Disassemble
Engine Block Disassemble
1. Remove the engine front cover studs (1).
2. Remove the block heater cartridge, if equipped.
3. Remove the right knock sensor bolt.
4. Remove the right knock sensor.
5. Remove the left knock sensor bolt.
6. Remove the left knock sensor.
7. Remove the crankshaft position sensor bolt.
8. Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
9. Remove the crankshaft position sensor O-ring, if damaged.
10. Remove oil jet bolts.
11. Remove oil jets.
12. Remove the right front oil pan rail oil gallery expansion plug.
13. Remove the cylinder block-to-oil pan alignment dowels.
14. Remove the M14 right side oil gallery threaded plug.
15. Remove the M14 right side coolant drain threaded plug.
16. Remove the M14 rear oil gallery threaded plug.
17. Remove the M14 left side coolant drain threaded plug.
18. Remove the M20 left side oil gallery threaded plug.
19. Remove the coolant expansion plugs.
20. Remove the cylinder block-to-transmission alignment dowels.
21. Remove the front oil gallery expansion plug.
22. Remove the cylinder block-to-cylinder head alignment dowels.
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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.