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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Engine Front Cover Installation

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Engine Front Cover Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required: J 36660-A  Torque Angle Meter

  1. Install the engine front cover gasket.
    Fig 1: Engine Front Cover Gasket
    G01764624Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the engine front cover. Align the cogs on the crankshaft sprocket with the cogs on the oil pump in the engine front cover.
  3. Apply sealant GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 or the equivalent to the engine front cover bolt threads.
  4. Install the engine front cover bolts.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the engine front cover bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft). Use the J 36660-A to tighten the engine front cover bolts an additional 40 degrees 

    Fig 2: Engine Front Cover
    G01764625Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the oil pan to engine front cover bolts.

    Tighten: 

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

  6. Install the oil filter.

    Tighten: 

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

  7. Install the crankshaft position sensor.

    Tighten: 

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

    Fig 3: Crankshaft Position Sensor
    G01764626Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the crankshaft position sensor shield.
    Fig 4: Crankshaft Position Sensor Shield
    G01764627Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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  • • 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.
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