Special Tools

J 44887 Oil Filter Wrench

1. Use J 44887 to remove the oil filter cap. Remove the oil pan drain plug and allow the oil to drain out.
2. Remove the oil filter from the cap and discard.
3. Clean the oil filter housing in the engine block.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

4. Install the oil pan drain plug.

Tighten
Tighten the oil pan drain plug to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

5. Remove the water pump drain plug from the water pump and allow the coolant to drain from the water jacket.
6. Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent to the water pump drain plug.
7. Install the water pump drain plug.

Tighten
Tighten the water pump drain plug to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

8. If cleaning or repairing the engine block, it is not necessary to reinstall the plugs.