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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. If replacing the engine front cover, install the camshaft position sensor to the engine front cover.
    NOTE: Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the camshaft position sensor bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 1: Installing Camshaft Position Sensor To Engine Front Cover
    G01968499Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. If replacing the engine front cover, install the oil pump cover and gear set to the engine front cover. Refer to OIL PUMP COVER AND GEAR SET REPLACEMENT  .
    Fig 2: Installing Oil Pump Cover & Gear Set To Engine Front Cover
    G01968500Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. If replacing the engine front cover, install the water pump.
  5. Install and tighten the water pump bolts.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the long water pump bolts to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
    • Tighten the short water pump bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
      Fig 3: Installing Water Pump Bolts
      G01968501Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. If replacing the engine front cover, install the pressure relief valve, the oil filter adapter and the oil filter adapter bolts to the engine front cover.

    Tighten 

    Tighten to 15 N.m (11 lb ft) + 50 degrees.

    Fig 4: Installing Pressure Relief Valve & Oil Filter Adapter
    G01968502Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the new engine front cover gasket. Ensure that the sealing surfaces are not damaged.
    Fig 5: Installing Engine Front Cover Gasket
    G01968503Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent to the bolt threads.
  9. Align the cogs on the crankshaft sprocket with the cogs on the oil pump gear set in the engine front cover.
  10. Install the engine front cover to the engine.
    Fig 6: Installing Engine Front Cover To Engine
    G01968504Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the engine front cover bolts (1-7).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft) + 40 degrees.

    Fig 7: Locating Engine Front Cover Bolts
    G01968505Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the crankshaft position sensor.
    Fig 8: Installing Crankshaft Position Sensor & Studs
    G01968506Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the crankshaft position sensor studs.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the studs to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  14. Install the oil pan-to-engine front cover bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil pan bolts to 14 N.m (125 lb in).

  15. Install the oil level sensor.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the sensor to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  16. Connect the oil level sensor electrical connector.
  17. Install the engine mount bracket. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT AND BRACKET REPLACEMENT  .
  18. Install the water pump pulley and bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 13 N.m (116 lb in).

  19. Install the radiator outlet hose to the water pump. Refer to RADIATOR HOSE REPLACEMENT - OUTLET (3.8L) in Engine Cooling.
  20. Install the oil filter. Install the engine oil pan drain plug. Refer to ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT  .
    Fig 9: Installing Oil Filter
    G01968507Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Install the new engine front cover seal using J 35354. 
    Fig 10: Installing Engine Front Cover Seal
    G01968508Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Tighten the bolt until the crankshaft front oil seal is seated in the engine front cover.
  23. Remove the J 35354. 
  24. Install the crankshaft position sensor shield.
    Fig 11: Installing Crankshaft Position Sensor Shield
    G01968509Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Connect the electrical connectors to the following:
    • Oil pressure sensor
    • Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor
    • Camshaft position (CMP) sensor
  26. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to CRANKSHAFT BALANCER REPLACEMENT  .
  27. Lower the vehicle.
  28. Install the power steering pump and the bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

    Fig 12: Installing Power Steering Pump
    G01968510Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  29. Remove the engine support fixture.
  30. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to DRIVE BELT TENSIONER REPLACEMENT  .
  31. Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM in Engine Cooling.
  32. Fill the crankcase with engine oil. Refer to ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT  .
  33. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE in Battery.
  34. Inspect for leaks.
  35. Perform the CKP system variation learn procedure. Refer to CKP SYSTEM VARIATION LEARN PROCEDURE in Self-Diagnostics - 3.8L.
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