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Oil Pump Installation

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  1. Install the crankshaft oil deflector.
  2. Install the crankshaft oil deflector nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the crankshaft oil deflector nuts to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs).

    Fig 1: Installing Crankshaft Oil Deflector
    G01745658Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Do not reuse the oil pump driveshaft retainer. During assembly, install a NEW oil pump driveshaft retainer.

  3. Install the oil pump.
  4. Position the oil pump onto the pins.
  5. Install the oil pump bolt attaching the oil pump to the rear crankshaft bearing cap.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil pump bolt to 41 N.m (30 ft. lbs).

    Fig 2: Installing Oil Pump
    G01745659Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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