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Prelubing Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Oil Filter
    GM1775052Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the engine oil filter.
    2. Fig 2: View Of J 42907 Oil Pressure Tester
    GM1775056Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the J 42907:  tester onto the oil filter adapter.
    3. Fig 3: View Of 1/8 NPT Fitting
    GM1775064Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the 1/8 NPT fitting from the J 45299:  preluber into the port on the J 42907:  tester.
    4. Fig 4: View Of J 45299 Flexible Hose
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  4. Install the J 45299:  preluber flexible hose to the fitting.
    5. Fig 5: Identifying Engine Preluber J 45299
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  5. Open the valve of the J 45299:  preluber.
    6. NOTE: A constant and continuous flow of clean engine oil is required in order to properly prime the engine. Use the approved engine oil as specified in the owner's manual.
  6. Pump the handle of the J 45299:  preluber in order to flow a minimum of 1-1.9 liters (1-2 quarts) of fresh clean engine oil. Observe the flow of engine oil through the flexible hose and into the engine assembly.
  7. Close the valve of the J 45299:  preluber.
    8. Fig 6: View Of J 45299 Flexible Hose
    GM1775067Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the J 45299:  preluber flexible hose.
    9. Fig 7: View Of 1/8 NPT Fitting
    GM1775064Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the fitting from the J 42907:  tester.
    10. Fig 8: View Of J 42907 Oil Pressure Tester
    GM1775056Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the J 42907:  tester from the oil filter adapter.
  11. Ensure the NEW oil filter is filled with clean fresh engine oil.
    12. Fig 9: View Of Oil Filter
    GM1775052Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  12. Install the NEW oil filter and tighten to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).
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