Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.
- Install a NEW oil filter bypass valve.
 
| 1.1.  | Install the oil filter bypass valve into the oil gallery bore until slightly below flush with the surface of the engine block. | 
 
| 1.2.  | Using a pointed punch, stake the engine block area around the oil filter bypass valve. | 
 
Stake in 3 locations 120 degrees apart.
- Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent, to the outside diameter of the NEW front engine oil
gallery plugs.
 
- Install the NEW front engine block oil gallery plugs.
 
A properly installed front engine oil gallery plug must be installed slightly below flush with the front face of the engine block.
- Apply threadlock GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489)
or equivalent, to the outside diameter of the NEW engine block core hole plugs.
 
- Install the NEW engine block core hole plugs.
 
A properly installed engine block core hole plug must be installed flush or below the bottom of the chamfer (1) of the engine block core hole.
- Install the crankshaft rear oil seal housing locator
spring type S pin, if required.
 
- Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480)
or equivalent, to the outside diameter of the NEW expansion cup plug.
 
- Install the NEW expansion cup plug into the balance shaft rear bearing hole.
 
- Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480)
or equivalent, to the outside diameter of the NEW expansion cup plug.
 
- Install the NEW expansion cup plug into the camshaft rear bearing hole.
 
- Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent, to the threads of the engine block right rear oil gallery
plug, the engine block left rear oil gallery plug, and the engine block left side oil gallery plug.
 
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the engine block right rear oil gallery plug, the engine block left rear oil gallery plug, and the engine block left side oil gallery plug.
 
Tighten
|     •  | Tighten the engine block left side oil gallery plug and the engine block right rear oil gallery plug to 20 N·m (15 lb ft). | 
 
|     •  | Tighten the engine block left rear oil gallery plug to 30 N·m (22 lb ft). | 
 
- Install the transmission locator dowel straight pins, if required.
 
- Install the left side cylinder head
locator dowel pins, if required.
 
The installation height should be 6.3-6.5 mm (0.248-0.256 in) (a).
- Install the right side cylinder head
locator dowel pins, if required.
 
The installation height should be 6.3-6.5 mm (0.248-0.256 in) (a).
- Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent, to the threads of the engine
block coolant drain hole plugs.
 
- Install the engine block coolant drain hole plugs.
 
Tighten
Tighten the engine block coolant hole plugs to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- If reusing the engine oil pressure sensor fitting, apply sealant GM P/N 12346004
 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent, to the threads of the engine oil pressure sensor fitting.
 
Important: Do not loosen the engine oil pressure fitting after the initial torque has been obtained.
- Install the engine oil pressure sensor fitting.
 
Tighten
Tighten the engine oil pressure sensor fitting to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
Important: Do not rotate the engine oil pressure fitting clockwise more than 359 degrees after the initial torque has been obtained.
- Rotate the engine oil pressure sensor fitting clockwise to the proper position (1), 50 degrees from the centerline (2).
 
- If reusing the engine oil pressure gage sensor, apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480)
 or equivalent, to the threads of the engine oil pressure gage sensor.
 
- Install the engine oil pressure gage sensor using the 
J 41712 
 .
 
Tighten
Tighten the engine oil pressure gage sensor to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
- Install the knock sensor (2).
 
- Install the knock sensor retaining bolt (1).
 
Tighten
Tighten the knock sensor to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).