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Tools Required

J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter


    Object Number: 217377  Size: SH
  1. Install the crankshaft bearings to engine block.
  2. Install the crankshaft sensor ring.
  3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the NEW crankshaft sensor ring bolts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the crankshaft sensor ring bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).


    Object Number: 797538  Size: SH
  6. Install the crankshaft position sensor.
  7. Install the crankshaft position sensor bolt.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the crankshaft position sensor bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 769030  Size: SH
  9. Install the crankshaft to the engine block.
  10. Apply Engine Oil Supplement (EOS), GM P/N 1052367, (Canadian P/N 992869), to the bearing surfaces.
  11. Install the main bearings to the main bearing caps.

  12. Object Number: 217437  Size: SH
  13. Apply RTV sealer, GM P/N 12346286 (Canadian P/N 10953472), or equivalent, in the groove on the side of the fourth main bearing cap.

  14. Object Number: 217438  Size: SH
  15. Install the main bearing caps to the engine block. Place the main bearing caps in numerical order.

  16. Object Number: 769029  Size: SH
  17. Install the crankshaft bearing bridge.
  18. Use new main bearing cap bolts or damage may occur when the final tightening is performed.
  19. Install the main bearing cap bolts loosely.

  20. Object Number: 217439  Size: SH
  21. Back off the crankshaft bearing bridge adjusting sleeves until the bushings do not contact the engine block when the bridge is fully seated.
  22. Tighten
    Tighten the main bearing cap bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  23. Use the J 36660-A to rotate the main bearing cap bolts in the following sequence:
  24. Tighten

    1. The first pass rotate the main bearing cap bolts 60 degrees.
    2. The second and the final pass rotate the main bearing cap bolts an additional 15 degrees.
  25. Apply thread adhesive, GM P/N 12345493, (Canadian P/N 10953488), or equivalent to the crankshaft bearing bridge adjusting sleeves.
  26. Tighten
    Tighten the crankshaft adjusting sleeves to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 217375  Size: SH
  27. Install the crankshaft bearing bridge bolts (1).
  28. Tighten
    Tighten the crankshaft bearing bridge bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).