Reassembly & Installation
- To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure. Coat components with engine oil before installation. Tighten oil pump cover bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Ensure rotors rotate freely by hand after oil pump cover is installed.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure oil pump pins are installed in cylinder block before installing oil pump. Install Oil Seal Guide (J-34853) on crankshaft to prevent damage to oil seal during oil pump installation. See Fig 1.
- Ensure bolts are installed in their proper locations. See Fig 2. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Cut oil pump gasket even with cylinder block.
- To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Use NEW "O" ring on dipstick tube. Use new seal on oil pump pick-up tube.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.