Alero L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (2000)
Important: When reinstalling the power steering pump, apply a 3 mm (1/4 inch) bead of GM P/N 12346286 sealer or the equivalent to the joint at
the end of the camshaft housing halves before the installation of the power steering pump and the pump face seal.
19. Install the power steering pump assembly.
20. If any spark plug boot connector assembly has stuck to a spark plug, reinstall the connector onto the ignition coil and the module assembly.
21. Position the ignition coil and the module assembly over the spark plugs and push straight down.
22. Clean any loose lubricant from the ignition coil and from the bolts which secure the module assembly to the camshaft housing.
23. Apply pipe sealant GM P/N 1052080 or the equivalent onto the ignition coil and onto the bolts which secure the module cover assembly to the
camshaft housing.
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Tighten the bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.) + 30 degrees.
24. If new lifters have been installed or the lifters bled down while the engine was disassembled, excessive lifter noise may be experienced. This is a
normal condition and no engine damage is occurring. Use the following procedure in order to purge air from the lifters:
24.1.
Start the engine and allow the engine to warm up at idle for 5 minutes.
24.2.
Increase the engine speed to 2,000 RPM until the lifter noise is gone.
24.3.
Return the engine to idle for an additional 5 minutes or perform a road test.
25. Install the electrical connector to the ignition coil and to the module..
26. Connect the negative battery cable.
