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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.

    Important:  If gears are improperly installed in the front cover, the gerotor cover will not bolt on.

  3. Install the gears together into the front cover with the hub of the center gear facing the front cover.
  4. Install the oil pump gerotor cover and bolts.

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 1: Assembling Oil Pump
    G01580720Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the pressure relief valve piston.
  6. Install the pressure relief valve spring.

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 2: Installing Pressure Relief Valve
    G01580721Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.