Corvette V8-7.0L VIN E (2006)
2. Important:
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Do not use the crankshaft oil seal or the engine front cover gasket again.
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Do not apply any type of sealant to the front cover gasket, unless specified.
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The special tools in this procedure are used to properly align the engine front cover at the oil pan surface and to center the crankshaft front oil
seal.
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All gasket surfaces should be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly. The crankshaft front oil seal MUST be centered in relation
to the crankshaft.
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The oil pan sealing surface at the front cover and engine block MUST be aligned within specifications.
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An improperly aligned front cover may cause premature front oil seal wear and/or engine assembly oil leaks.
Install the front cover gasket (503), front cover (502), and bolts (501).
3. Tighten the cover bolts finger tight. Do not overtighten.
4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .
Important: Start the tool-to-front cover bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
Install the J 41480 .
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Tighten the tool-to-engine block bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
