Installation Procedure
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IMPORTANT:
Inspect the engine block oil galley passages. These areas must be free and clear of debris or restrictions.
- Align the splined surfaces of the crankshaft sprocket and the oil pump drive gear and install the oil pump (413).
- Install the oil pump (413) onto the crankshaft sprocket until the pump housing contacts the face of the engine block.NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice.
- Install the oil pump bolts (411).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Position the crankshaft oil deflector and install the nuts until snug.
- Lubricate a NEW oil pump screen O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
- Install the NEW O-ring seal onto the oil pump screen.IMPORTANT: Push the oil pump screen tube completely into the oil pump prior to tightening the bolt. Do not allow the bolt to pull the tube into the pump.
- Align the oil pump screen mounting brackets with the correct crankshaft bearing cap studs.
- Install the oil pump screen.
- Install the oil pump screen bolt and nuts.
Tighten:
- Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement (RPOs LC9/LMG/LY2/LY5) or Engine Front Cover Replacement (RPOs LY6/L76/L92) .
- Install the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement (2WD) or Oil Pan Replacement (4WD) .