Avalanche 2500 4WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2003)
5.2.
Lift the front cover (1) while sliding the cover over the crankshaft (2).
5.3.
Slide the front cover towards the engine block (5) while keeping the cover raised.
5.4.
Lower the cover down over the dowel pin (4), allowing the front cover to rest on the sealant (3).
6. Install the engine front cover bolts.
Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Notice
7. Tighten the engine front cover bolts.
7.1.
Tighten the bolts in sequence a first pass to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).
7.2.
Tighten the bolts in sequence a final pass to 12 Nm(106 inch lbs.).
8. Position the battery cable channel into place.
9. Install the battery cable channel bolt.
Tighten the bolt to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).