Engine Block Valley Cover Installation

Engine Block Valley Cover Installation





Important: All gasket surfaces should be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.


1. Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean engine oil.
2. Install the O-ring seals (537) to the cover (555).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

3. Install the cover (555), gasket (556), and bolts (506).

Tighten the manifold bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).




4. Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480), or equivalent, to the threads of the sensor.
5. Install the oil pressure sensor (706) and sealing washer (707).

Tighten the sensor to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).