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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2002 🢒 Impala 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.8L 🢒 Oil Filter Adapter Installation

Oil Filter Adapter Installation C, H

Tools Required

J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter


    Object Number: 773250 Size: SH
  1. Install the oil pressure relief valve spring into the engine front cover.
  2. Install the oil pressure relief valve into the engine front cover.
  3. Install a new oil filter adapter gasket.
  4. Install the oil filter adapter.

    5. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Install the oil filter adapter bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the oil filter adapter bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

    Using J 36660-A rotate each bolt an additional 50 degrees.

  6. Install the oil filter.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the oil filter to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

Oil Filter Adapter Installation F

Tools Required

J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter


    Object Number: 773253 Size: SH
  1. Install the oil pressure relief valve spring into the engine front cover.
  2. Install the oil pressure relief valve into the engine front cover.
  3. Install a new oil filter adapter gasket.
  4. Install the oil filter adapter.

    5. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Install the oil filter adapter bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the oil filter adapter bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

    Using J 36660-A rotate each bolt an additional 50 degrees.

  6. Install the oil filter.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the oil filter to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

Oil Filter Adapter Installation W

Tools Required

J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter


    Object Number: 773254 Size: SH
  1. Install the oil pressure relief valve spring into the engine front cover.
  2. Install the oil pressure relief valve into the engine front cover.
  3. Install a new oil filter adapter gasket.
  4. Install the oil filter adapter.

    5. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Install the oil filter adapter bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the oil filter adapter bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

    Using J 36660-A rotate each bolt an additional 50 degrees.

  6. Install the oil filter.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the oil filter to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).