For an aluminum ECM mounting plate, remove the three capscrews holding the ECM mounting plate on the steel yoke.  

Remove the three capscrews holding the ECM mounting plate to the cylinder block. NOTE: Do not lose the vibration isolators while removing the capscrews. NOTE:…

The ECM mounting plate is located between the ECM and the cylinder block, and is made of either aluminum or nylon. An aluminum ECM mounting…

NOTE: The block stiffener plate must be installed so the center ribs are bent away from the block, to ensure proper clearance from the block…

Clean the block stiffener plate with solvent. Dry with compressed air. Check the block stiffener plate for cracks. Replace if damage is present.  

NOTE: For some oil pan/oil suction tube configurations, the block stiffener plate capscrew closest to the lubricating oil suction tube can be different than the…

Crankshaft Speed/Position Sensor Air Gap Check With the vibration damper and crankshaft speed indicator ring installed, use a feeler gauge to measure the air gap…

The crankshaft speed indicator ring is permanently attached to the vibration damper. If the crankshaft speed indicator ring is damaged and/or requires replacement, the vibration…

Front Gear Train Service Tip: If the oil pan gasket was damaged during removal of the rear seal carrier, remove the damaged gasket and: •…

For front gear train engines, clean the gasket surface of the cylinder block and rear seal carrier. Dry these areas with compressed air. If equipped,…