REVISED-SERVICING OIL FILTER ADAPTER AND/OR GASKET
MODELS AFFECTED: 1989 ELECTRA/PARK AVENUE WITH 3800 (VIN CODE C) 1989 LESABRE WITH 3800 (VIN CODE C) 1989 RIVIERA AND REATTA WITH 3800 (VIN CODE C) 1989 CENTURY WITH 3300 (VIN CODE N) 1989 SKYLARK WITH 3300 (VIN CODE N)
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE
A revised procedure has been developed for replacing the oil filter adapter and/or gasket. The revised methods do not require the removal of the timing cover.
This bulletin contains four separate and complete procedures for servicing the oil filter adapter and/or gasket on Electra/Park Avenue, LeSabre, Riviera/Reatta, Century and Skylark with 3300/3800 engines.
ELECTRA/PARK AVENUE AND LESABRE SERVICE PROCEDURES -------------------------------------------------- REMOVE ------ 1. Raise car.
2. Right side engine splash shield.
3. 4 adapter mounting bolts.
4. Adapter, oil filter and connector.
5. Old gasket.
CLEAN
- Engine and adapter mounting surfaces -
INSTALL
1. New adapter gasket.
2. Adapter with oil filter and connector.
3. 4 adapter mounting bolts. - Tighten adapter bolts to 33N.m (24 ft. lbs.)
4. Engine splash shield.
5. Lower car.
6. Engine oil as needed.
RIVIERA/REATTA SERVICE PROCEDURE -------------------------------- Tools required: J35551 90 degree torque wrench J28733 Drive axle spindle remover J35315 Ball joint separator
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Raise car.
2. Right front wheel and tire assembly.
3. Right front hub nut and washer.
4. Stabilizer link.
5. Cotter pin and nut from ball joint.
6. Ball joint from steering knuckle.
7. Right drive axle.
8. 4 adapter mounting bolts.
9. Adapter, oil filter and connector.
10. Old gasket.
CLEAN
- Engine and adapter mounting surfaces
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. New adapter gasket.
2. Adapter with oil filter and connector.
3. 4 adapter mounting bolts. - Tighten adapter bolts to 33N.m (24 ft. lbs.).
4. Right drive axle.
5. Ball joint to steering knuckle.
6. Ball joint nut and cotter pin. - Tighten ball joint to steering knuckle nut to 10N.m (84 in. lbs.) using J35551 90 degree torque wrench. Tighten nut an additional 120 degree. When tightening nut, a minimum torque of 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.) must be obtained. If not obtained, inspect for stripped threads. If threads are satisfactory, replace ball joint and knuckle. If required, turn the nut up to an additional 60 degree to allow for installation of the cotter pin.
7. Stabilizer link. - Tighten link nuts to 17N.m (13 ft. lbs.).
8. Right front hub nut and washer. - Tighten hub nut to 245N.m (180 ft. lbs.).
9. Wheel and tire assembly.
10. Lower car.
11. Engine oil as needed.
CENTURY SERVICE PROCEDURE
REMOVE
1. Raise vehicle.
2. 4 adapter mounting bolts.
3. Adapter, oil filter and connector.
4. Old gasket.
CLEAN
- Engine and adapter mounting surfaces -
INSTALL
1. New adapter gasket.
2. Adapter with oil filter and connector.
3. 4 adapter mounting bolts. - Tighten bolts to 33N.m (24 ft. lbs.).
4. Lower car.
5. Engine oil as needed.
SKYLARK SERVICE PROCEDURE
Tools required: J28467 Engine Support Fixture J28468 Axle Shaft Remover J33008 Axle Shaft Remover J29330 Ball Joint Separator J34754 Boot Protector (modified)
INSTALL
1. Engine support fixture - J28467 per Service Manual.
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Raise car.
2. Right front wheel and tire assembly.
3. Right front hub nut and washer.
4. Cotter pin and nut from ball joint.
5. Ball joint from steering knuckle.
6. Right drive axle.
7. Front engine mount, strut bracket and rear engine mount.
8. Lower engine for necessary clearance.
9. 4 Adapter mounting bolts.
10. Adapter, oil filter and connector.
11. Old gasket.
CLEAN
- Engine and adapter mounting surfaces.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. New adapter gasket.
2. Adapter with oil filter and connector.
3. 4 adapter bolts. - Tighten adapter bolts to 33N.m (24 ft. lbs.)
4. Raise engine.
5. Front engine mount, strut bracket and rear engine mount.
6. Right drive axle.
7. Ball joint to steering knuckle.
8. Ball joint nut and cotter pin. - Tighten ball joint to steering knuckle nut to 55N.m (41 ft. lbs.) minimum torque - 65N.m (50 ft. lbs.), maximum torque to install pin.
9. Right front hub nut and washer. - Tighten hub nut to 260N.m (185 ft. lbs.)
10. Wheel and tire assembly.
11. Lower car.
12. Engine oil as needed.
FOR ELECTRA/PARK AVENUE AND LESABRE ----------------------------------- Labor operation number: J0960 Labor Time: .6 hours (To remove and replace oil sensor sending unit, add .1 hour)
FOR RIVIERA/REATTA ------------------ Labor operation number: J0960 Labor time: 1.0 hours (To remove and replace oil sensor sending unit, add .1 hour)
FOR CENTURY
Labor operation number: J0960 Labor time: .7 hours (To remove and replace oil sensor sending unit, add .1 hour)
FOR SKYLARK
Labor operation number: J0960 Labor time: 1.8 hours (To remove and replace oil sensor sending unit, add .1 hour)
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