REVISED-SERVICING OIL FILTER ADAPTER AND/OR GASKET
MODELS/YEARS 1989 CUTLASS CALAIS AND CUTLASS CIERA WITH 3300 ENGINE (VIN CODE N) AND NINETY-EIGHT, EIGHTY-EIGHT AND TORONADO WITH 3800 ENGINE (VIN CODE C)
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE
A revised procedure has been developed for replacing the oil filter adapter, adapter gasket and/or pressure valve. The revised methods do not require the removal of the front cover.
This bulletin contains four separate and complete procedures for servicing the oil filter adapter, adapter gasket and/or pressure valve on subject models with 3300/3800 engines.
NINETY-EIGHT AND EIGHTY-EIGHT SERVICE PROCEDURES
(Replaces Oil Filter Adapter and Pressure Valve Procedure on Page 6A5A-18)
Remove
1. Raise car. 2. Right side engine splash shield. 3. 4 Adapter mounting bolts. 4. Oil filter adapter, pressure valve and spring. 5. Old gasket.
Clean
- Parts in suitable solvent and dry. - Engine and adapter mounting surfaces. - Inspect oil pressure valve and valve bore for burrs.
Install
1. New adapter gasket, pressure valve spring and pressure valve. 2. Adapter with oil fifter. 3. 4 Adapter mounting bolts. - Tighten adapter bolts to 33 N.m (24 ft. lbs.). 4. Engine splash shield. 5. Lower car. 6. Engine oil as needed. 7. Start engine and inspect for oil leaks.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Ninety-Eight and Eight -Eight
Labor Operation Number: J0960 Labor Time: 0.6 Hour Trouble Code: 92
TORONADO 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. Oil filter adapter, pressure valve and spring. 10. Old gasket.
Clean
- Parts in suitable solvent and dry. - Engine and adapter mounting surfaces. - Inspect oil pressure valve and valve bore for burrs.
Install or Connect
1. New adapter gasket, pressure valve spring and pressure valve. 2. Adapter and oil filter. 3. 4 Adapter mounting bolts. - Tighten adapter bolts to 33 N.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 10 N.m (84 in. lbs.) using J35551 90 degree torque wrench. Tighten nut an additional 120 degrees. 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 degrees to allow for installation of the cotter pin. 7. Stabilizer link. - Tighten link nuts to 17 N.m (13 ft. lbs.). 8. Right front hub nut and washer. - Tighten hub nut to 245 N.m (180 ft. lbs.). 9. Wheel and tire assembly. 10. Lower car. 11. Engine oil as needed. 12. Start engine and inspect for oil leaks.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Toronado Labor Operation Number: J0960 Labor Time: 1.0 Hour Trouble Code: 92
CUTLASS CIERA SERVICE PROCEDURE
(Replaces Oil Filter Adapter and Pressure Valve Procedure on Page 6A5-18)
Remove
1. Raise vehicle. 2. 4 Adapter mounting bolts. 3. Oil filter adapter, pressure valve and spring. 4. Old gasket.
Clean
- Parts in suitable solvent and dry - Engine and adapter mounting surfaces - Inspect oil pressure valve and valve bore for burrs.
Install
1. New adapter gasket, pressure valve spring and pressure valve. 2. Adapter and oil filter. 3. 4 Adapter mounting bolts. - Tighten bolts to 33 N.m (24 ft. lbs.). 4. Lower car. 5. Engine oil as needed. 6. Start engine and inspect for leaks.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Cutlass Ciera Labor Operation Number: J0960 Labor Time: 0.7 Hour Trouble Code: 92
CUTLASS CALAIS SERVICE PROCEDURE
(Replaces Oil Filter Adapter and Pressure Valve Procedure on Page 6A5-19)
Tools required: J28467-A Engine Support Fixture J28468 Axle Shaft Remover, or J33008 Axle Shaft Remover J29330 Ball Joint Separator J34754 Boot Protector (modified)
Install
1. Engine support fixture - J28467-A 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. Oil filter adapter, and pressure valve and spring. 11. Old gasket.
Clean
- Parts in suitable solvent and dry. - Engine and adapter mounting surfaces. - Inspect oil pressure valve and valve bore for burrs.
Install or Connect
1. New adapter gasket, pressure valve spring and pressure valve. 2. Adapter with oil filter. 3. 4 Adapter bolts. - Tighten adapter bolts to 33 N.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 55 N.m (41 ft. lbs.) minimum torque - 65 N.m (50 ft. lbs.), maximum torque to install pin. 9. Right front hub nut and washer. - Tighten hub nut to 260 N.m (185 ft. lbs.). 10. Wheel and tire assembly. 11. Lower car. 12. Engine oil as needed. 13. Start engine and inspect for oil leaks.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Cutlass Calais Labor Operation Number: J0960 LaborTime: 1.8 Hours Trouble Code: 92
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