Oil Pump Assemble

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: Installing Oil Pump Gears
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3. Install the oil pump cover.
   CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
   Fig 2: Installing Oil Pump Cover

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4. Install the oil pump cover bolts.

   Tighten 

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

5. Install the pressure regulator valve.
6. Install the pressure regulator spring.
7. Install the cotter pin.

   Important  : 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: Installing Pressure Regulator Valve, Spring & Cotter Pin

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