Colorado 2WD L4-2.8L VIN 8 (2004)
Important: The engine front cover must be installed within 10 minutes from when the sealer was applied.
3. Apply a 3 mm (0.12 inch) bead of sealer GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901 148) to the engine front cover (1).
4. Align the oil pump to the crankshaft sprocket splines.
5. Position the engine front cover over the J 44219, and to the engine block.
6. Install the engine front cover bolts.
7. Remove the J 44219 from the engine block.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
8. Install the 2 remaining engine front cover bolts.
8.1.
Tighten the engine front cover bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
8.2.
Tighten the small center bolt (1) last to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).
9. Install the oil pump pipe and screen assembly.
10. Install the power steering pump.
11. Install the drive belt tensioner.
12. Install the crankshaft balancer.
13. Install the water pump.