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Engine Block Disassemble

  1. Remove the water jacket drain plug.
  2. Remove the oil flow check valve.
  3. Remove the rear oil passage plug.
  4. Remove the six oil passage plugs on the sides of the block.
  5. Remove the two water passage plugs on the top of the block.
  6. Remove the two front oil passage plugs.
    Fig 1: Removing Block Plugs
    G01580659Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the knock sensor and bolt.
    Fig 2: Removing Knock Sensor
    G01580660Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the oil pressure switch.
    Fig 3: Removing Oil Pressure Switch
    G01580661Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the crankshaft position sensor and bolt.
    Fig 4: Removing Crankshaft Position Sensor
    G01580662Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.