Oil Pump - Assemble
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Important: Replace the pressure relief valve spring when you reuse the oil pump.
- Install the following items:
- The pressure regulator valve.
- The pressure regulator spring.
- The retaining pin.
- Fill the gear cavity with petroleum jelly.
- Install the drive gear and the driven gear into the pump body. Align the match marks on the gears. Install the smooth side of the gear toward the pump cover.
- Install the pump cover.
- Install the cover bolts. Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 in lbs).
- Install the shaft and the retainer.