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Oil Pump Assemble

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Tools Required: J 21882  Oil Suction Pipe Installer

  1. Lubricate all the internal oil pump parts using engine oil during assembly.
  2. Install the oil pump gears.
    Fig 1: Oil Pump Gears
    G01763869Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the oil pump cover.
  4. Install the oil pump cover bolts.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the oil pump cover bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in) 

    Fig 2: Oil Pump Cover
    G01763870Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the pressure regulator valve.
  6. Install the pressure regulator spring.
  7. Install the cotter pin.
    NOTE: Make sure the cotter pin is properly secured.
  8. Apply sealer GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 or the equivalent to the new suction pipe.
  9. Tap the new suction pipe into place using a plastic hammer. Use the J 21882.
    Fig 3: Pressure Regulator Spring
    G01763871Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.