Install or Connect

1. Pack pump with petroleum jelly. Lubricate all internal parts with clean engine oil.

NOTICE: TO AVOID ENGINE DAMAGE, ALL PUMP CAVITIES MUST BE PACKED WITH PETROLEUM JELLY BEFORE INSTALLING TIIE GEARS TO ASSURE PRIMING.


2. Pressure regulator valve and spring.
3. Plug or pin

Make sure pin is properly secured.

4. Oil pump gears.
5. Oil pump cover assembly.

Tighten

Bolts to 10 N-m (89 lbs.in.).

6. Oil filter.
7. Apply RTV sealer GM P/N 12345739 or equivalent.
8. Oil pan to engine block.
9. Oil pan retaining bolts.

Tighten

Bolts to 10 N-m (89 lbs.in.).

10. Remove jack stand and wood support.
11. Lower vehicle.
12. Fill engine oil. Refer to Maintenance and Lubrication (Section 0B).

NOTICE: IF THE OIL PRESSURE DOES NOT BUILD UP ALMOST IMMEDIATELY, REMOVE THE OIL PAN AND EXAMINE PUMP. IF NECESSARY, DISASSEMBLE THE OIL PUMP AND REPACK ALL CAVITIES WITH PETROLEUM JELLY. RUNNING THE ENGINE WITHOUT MEASURABLE OIL PRESSURE WILL CAUSE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE.

Inspect

Remove the oil pressure sending unit and install an oil pressure gage. Start engine and observe oil pressure. Check for bearing knock. If necessary, disassemble and check for adequate oil supply and proper clearance.

13. Engine support bracket and nuts to engine mount.

Tighten

Nuts to 47 N-m (35 lbs.ft.).

14. Engine mount and nuts to frame assembly.

Tighten

Nuts to 47 N-m (35 lbs.ft.).

15. Lower front of engine.


16. Raise vehicle.
17. Transaxle mounting nuts.

Tighten

Nuts to 50 N-m (37 lbs.ft.).

18. Engine support bracket bolts to engine.

Tighten

Bolts to 50 N-m (37 lbs.ft.).

19. Flywheel cover.
20. Starter assembly and support bracket. Refer to Cranking System (Section 6D2).
21. Flywheel cover attaching bolts.

Tighten

Bolts to 10 N-m (89 lbs.in.).

22. Wire harness at bell housing bracket.
23. Rear A/C compressor mounting bracket bolts.

Tighten

Bolts to 25 N-m (18 lbs.ft.).

24. Lower front A/C compressor mounting bolts and support brace.
25. Exhaust pipe and converter.
26. Right side engine splash shield.
27. Right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tires and Wheels (Section 3E).
28. Lower vehicle.
29. Remove J 28467-A.
30. Upper front A/C compressor to mounting bracket bolts.

Tighten

Bolts to 25 N-m (18 lbs.ft.).

31. Engine torque strut to engine bracket.
32. Serpentine belt.
33. Air cleaner and duct assembly.
34. Negative battery cable.

Inspect

Oil level