GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the upper oil pan. Refer to Upper Oil Pan Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 776631  Size: SH
  4. Remove the oil pump driven gear nut.

  5. Object Number: 738905  Size: SH
  6. Remove the oil pump driven gear.

  7. Object Number: 738904  Size: SH

    Important: Do not remove the crankshaft reluctor from the oil pump drive gear. The crankshaft reluctor is timed to the gear and once removed the correct timing is lost.

  8. Remove the oil pump drive gear and crankshaft reluctor assembly.
  9. • Do not remove the crankshaft reluctor bolts.
    • Do not damage the crankshaft reluctor teeth.

    Object Number: 739316  Size: SH
  10. Remove the camshaft reluctor screws.
  11. Remove the camshaft reluctor.
  12. Inspect the camshaft reluctor for damage.
  13. Inspect the camshaft reluctor for being bent.
  14. Replace the reluctor if damage is found.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 739316  Size: SH
  1. Install the camshaft reluctor to the camshaft gear.
  2. Install the camshaft reluctor bolts.
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the camshaft reluctor bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 738904  Size: SH

    Important: Do not damage the teeth on the crankshaft reluctor assembly.

  4. Install the oil pump drive gear and reluctor assembly to the crankshaft.

  5. Object Number: 738905  Size: SH
  6. Install the oil pump driven gear.

  7. Object Number: 776631  Size: SH
  8. Install the oil pump driven gear nut.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pump driven gear nut to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

  10. Install the upper oil pan. Refer to Upper Oil Pan Replacement .
  11. Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .