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Fuel Pump Installation

Special Tools 

EN-51092  Fuel Pump Installation Gauge

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

    Fig 1: Lifter Oil Manifold Assembly
    GM2965631Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The camshaft must be in the base circle position before the high pressure fuel pump is installed.

  1. Use the EN-51092  alignment gauge (2) to ensure that the camshaft lobe is in the base circle position. At base circle position, the tool will be flush with the top surface of the Lifter Oil Manifold Assembly (1).
  2. Fig 2: NEW High Pressure Fuel Pump Gasket
    GM2965632Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Ensure that the high pressure fuel pump roller lifter is oriented properly, the camshaft is at base circle and the number 1 piston is at top dead center (TDC) on the exhaust stroke.

    NOTE:

    Ensure the plastic bolt retainers (3) are installed in the high pressure fuel pump mounting holes before installing.

  3. Install a NEW high pressure fuel pump gasket (1).
  4. Install the high pressure fuel pump (2) and high pressure fuel pump cover (4).
  5. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    CAUTION:

    Alternately hand-tighten the fuel pump bolts one turn at a time until the pump is fully seated. Trying to draw down the pump without even side-to-side tightening may result in pump plunger damage.

  6. Start and hand-tighten the high pressure fuel pump bolts (5) evenly and tighten the high pressure fuel pump bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).