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2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Base

Installation Procedure

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix BaseSECTION Installation Procedure
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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.
    Fig 1: View Of Front Cover & Gasket
    GM64278Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Apply a 5 mm (0.20 in) bead of sealant 20 mm (0.80 in) long to the oil pan to engine block junction. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants  for the correct part number.
  2. Install the front cover gasket and cover.
  3. Install the front cover bolts until snug. Do not overtighten.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Oil Pan-To-Front Cover Bolts
    GM451709Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the oil pan-to-front cover bolts until snug. Do not over tighten.
    5. Fig 3: View of J 41476 Installed To Front Cover
    GM451712Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install J 41476  to the front cover. See Special Tools .
  6. Align the tapered legs of the J 41476  with the machined alignment surfaces on the front cover. See Special Tools .
    7. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  7. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt until snug. Do not overtighten.

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the oil pan to front cover bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the engine front cover bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  8. Remove the J 41476  . See Special Tools .
  9. Install a NEW crankshaft front oil seal. Refer to Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement .
  10. Install the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Replacement .
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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.