Front Engine Plate: Service and Repair

TOOL REQUIRED
^ J 36660 Torque Angle Meter
^ J 28467-360 Engine Support Fixture
^ J 28467-400 Engine Lift Hook

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain and recover the coolant. See Cooling System.
3. Remove the coolant surge tank. See Cooling System.
4. Remove the drive belt.





5. Install the engine support fixture and the engine lift hook onto the generator stud-ended bolt.
6. Remove the upper fasteners from the front cover.
7. Remove the engine mount assembly.





8. Remove the engine mounting bracket adapter.
9. Raise and support the vehicle.
10. Remove the right front wheel and the tire assembly.
11. Remove the right splash shield.
12. Remove the crankshaft pulley.





13. Remove the lower front cover fasteners.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Remove the front cover and the gasket.
16. Inspect the front cover gasket. Replace the gasket if it is damaged.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the front cover gasket. The gasket is reusable and does not require sealer.
2. Install the upper front cover fasteners. Tighten the fasteners to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
4. Install the remaining front cover fasteners. Tighten the fasteners to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
5. Lubricate the front oil seal and the sealing surface of the crankshaft balancer with chassis grease GM P/N 1051344 or equivalent.
6. Install the crankshaft balancer.
7. Install the right splash shield.
8. Install the right front wheel and tire assembly.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Install the engine mounting bracket adapter.

CAUTION: This bolt is designed to permanently stretch when tightened. The correct part number fastener must be used to replace this type of fastener. Do not use a bolt that is stronger in this application. If the correct bolt is not used, the parts will not be tightened correctly. The system or the components may be damaged.

NOTE: These bolts must be replaced with new bolts anytime they are removed.

11. Install the engine mounting bracket adapter bolts. Tighten the bolts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.) + 60 degrees. Use the torque angle meter.
12. Install the engine mount assembly.
13. Remove the engine support fixture and the engine lift hook
14. Install the drive belt.
15. Install the coolant surge tank. See Cooling System.
16. Add coolant. See Cooling System.
17. Connect the negative battery cable.