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Oil Pump Assemble

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  1. Lubricate all oil pump parts with engine oil.
  2. Install the inner gear into the outer gear.
  3. IMPORTANT: If gears are improperly installed in the front cover, the gerotor cover will not bolt on.
  4. Install the gears together into the front cover with the hub of the center gear facing the front cover.
  5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Oil Pump Assembly
    GM720891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the oil pump gerotor cover and bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the oil pump gerotor bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

  7. Install the pressure relief valve piston.
    Fig 2: View Of Pressure Relief Valve
    GM412482Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the pressure relief valve spring.

    Tighten:  Tighten the pressure relief valve plug to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).