Engine Block Assemble (LFW or LFX)

    Object ID: 902736
  1. Install the cylinder block‑to‑cylinder head alignment dowels.

    2. Object ID: 902730
  2. Install the NEW front oil gallery expansion plug.
  3. Ensure the NEW front oil gallery expansion plug is installed to the proper depth.

    4. Object ID: 902737
  4. Install the cylinder block‑to‑transmission alignment dowels.

    5. Object ID: 902733
  5. Apply the RTV sealant on the NEW coolant expansion plugs. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for recommended sealant.
  6. Install the NEW coolant expansion plugs.
  7. Ensure the NEW coolant expansion plugs are installed to the proper depth.

    8. Object ID: 1327926
  8. Apply thread sealant on the threads of the M20 left side oil gallery threaded plug. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for recommended sealant.

    9. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.

  9. Install the M20 left side oil gallery threaded plug and tighten to 31 N·m (23 lb ft).

    10. Object ID: 1327925
  10. Apply thread sealant on the threads of the M14 left side coolant drain threaded plug. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for recommended sealant.
  11. Install the M14 left side coolant drain threaded plug and tighten to 31 N·m (23 lb ft).

    12. Object ID: 1327924
  12. Apply thread sealant on the threads of the M14 rear oil gallery threaded plug. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for recommended sealant.
  13. Install the M14 rear oil gallery threaded plug and tighten to 31 N·m (23 lb ft).

    14. Object ID: 1327923
  14. Apply thread sealant on the threads of the M14 right side coolant drain threaded plug. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for recommended sealant.
  15. Install the M14 right side coolant drain threaded plug and tighten to 31 N·m (23 lb ft).

    16. Object ID: 1327922
  16. Apply thread sealant on the threads of the M14 right side oil gallery threaded plug. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for recommended sealant.
  17. Install the M14 right side oil gallery threaded plug and tighten to 31 N·m (23 lb ft).

    18. Object ID: 902740
  18. Install the cylinder block‑to‑oil pan alignment dowels.

    19. Object ID: 902732
  19. Install the NEW right front oil pan rail oil gallery expansion plug.
  20. Ensure the NEW right front oil pan rail oil gallery expansion plug is installed to the proper depth.

    21. Object ID: 1866877
  21. Install the oil jets.
  22. Install the oil jet bolts and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

    23. Object ID: 1930269
  23. Install the NEW crankshaft position sensor O‑ring, if damaged.

    24. Object ID: 1930246
  24. Install the crankshaft position sensor.
  25. Install the crankshaft position sensor bolt and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

    26. Object ID: 1930214
  26. Install the left knock sensor to the cylinder block, as shown.
  27. Install the left knock sensor bolt and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
  28. Ensure proper sensor orientation.

    29. Object ID: 1930195
  29. Install the right knock sensor to the cylinder block, as shown.
  30. Install the right knock sensor bolt and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
  31. Ensure proper sensor orientation.

    32. Object ID: 1930194
  32. Install the block heater cartridge, if equipped.

    33. Object ID: 2296303
  33. Install the engine front cover studs (1) and tighten to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).