SMU For Removal Of Sealer Used On Oil Pump Gasket During Oil Pump Installation (03-06-01-015)

Publication date: 2003-05-15
Reference number: 03-06-01-015

SMU FOR REMOVAL OF SEALER USED ON OIL PUMP GASKET DURING OIL PUMP INSTALLATION

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 03-06-01-015, Date of Issue: May 15, 2003

SATURN:	2000-2003 L-Series and VUE Vehicles with 3.0L Engine (VIN 8 - RPO L81)
SECTION:	06 - Engine/Propulsion

SERVICE INFORMATION

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide updated service information regarding the oil pump installation procedure. The current procedure for applying Permatex(R) Anaerobic sealant (or equivalent) or Loctite(R) 518 (or equivalent) to the gasket surface is no longer needed.

NOTE: Use of Permatex(R) Anaerobic sealant (or equivalent) or Loctite(R) 518 (or equivalent) sealant may result in future leaks.

IMPORTANT: Refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 03-06-01-014 SMU REGARDING SPECIAL TOOL J-42065 CRANK HUB HOLDING TOOL for updated J-42065 Crank Hub Holding Tool usage when removing the crankshaft drive gear bolt.

Please obtain all 2000 Saturn L-Series (L81) Engine Revised, 2001 Saturn L-Series (L81) Engine, 2002-2003 Saturn L-Series Engine, and 2002-2003 Saturn VUE Engine Service Manuals and make the updates as indicated below.

2000 Saturn L-Series (L81) Engine Revised Service Manual:
Cross out step #1 on the listed pages
- Page 691 Oil Pump Replacement (In-Vehicle) Installation
- Page 740 Oil Pump (Unit Repair) Installation
- Page 900 Oil Pump Installation
2001 Saturn L-Series (L81) Engine Service Manual:
Cross out step #1 on the listed pages
- Page 686 Oil Pump Replacement (In-Vehicle) Installation
- Page 736 Oil Pump (Unit Repair) Installation
- Page 897 Oil Pump Installation
2002-2003 Saturn L-Series Engine Service Manual:
Cross out step #1 on the listed pages
- Page 446 Oil Pump Replacement - L81, Installation
- Page 534 Oil Pump (Unit Repair) Installation
- Page 955 Oil Pump Installation - L81
2002-2003 Saturn VUE Engine Service Manual:
Cross out step #1 on the listed pages
- Page 573 Oil Pump (Unit Repair) Assembly - L81, Installation
- Page 924 Oil Pump Replacement - L81, Installation
- Page 948 Oil Pump (Unit Repair) Assembly - L81, Installation