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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 95 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 2.2L)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSOFF-VEHICLE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSENGINE BLOCK ASSEMBLE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Engine Block Assemble

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Engine Block Assemble
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the drain plug in the water pump.
  2. Apply gasket paste GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the plug before installation.
  3. Install the coolant jacket plugs.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the coolant jacket plug to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

  4. Install the rear oil passage plugs.
  5. Apply gasket paste GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the plugs before installation.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil passage plug to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Cylinder Block Plugs
    G01580758Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the other oil passage plugs.
  7. Apply gasket paste GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 to the plug before installation.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil passage plugs to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

  8. Lubricate the crankshaft position sensor O-ring with engine oil.
  9. Install the crankshaft position sensor and bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the crankshaft position sensor bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Position Sensor
    G01580759Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the oil pressure switch.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil pressure switch to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 3: Installing Oil Pressure Switch
    G01580760Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the knock sensor and bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the knock sensor bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 4: Installing Knock Sensor
    G01580761Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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