Special Tools

J 21882 Oil Suction Pipe Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

1. Apply clean engine oil GM P/N 12345610 (Canadian P/N 9931930) or equivalent, to the oil pump pressure relief valve, oil pump pressure relief valve spring, and oil pump body.

Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.

Note: Replace the oil pump pressure relief valve spring when you reuse the oil pump.

2. Install the following items:

2.1.	The oil pump pressure relief valve

2.2.	The oil pump pressure relief valve spring

2.3.	The oil pump pressure relief valve spring straight pin




3. Apply clean engine oil GM P/N 12345610 (Canadian P/N 993193) or equivalent, to the oil pump drive gear, the oil pump driven gear, and the oil pump body internal surfaces.
4. Install the oil pump drive gear and the oil pump driven gear into the oil pump body.

4.1.	Align the matchmarks on the oil pump drive and driven gears.

4.2.	Install the smooth side of the oil pump drive and driven gears toward the oil pump cover.




5. Install the oil pump cover.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




6. Install the oil pump cover bolts and tighten to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
7. Inspect the oil pump for smoothness of operation by turning the oil pump driveshaft by hand.



8. Install the oil pump screen.

8.1.	If removed, replace the oil pump screen. The oil pump screen must have a good press fit into the oil pump body.

8.2.	Mount the oil pump in a soft jawed vise.

8.3.	Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent, to the end of the oil pump screen pipe.

8.4.	Use the J 21882 installer and a soft-faced hammer in order to tap the oil pump screen into the pump body.

The oil pump screen must align parallel with the bottom of the oil pan when the oil pan is installed.





Note: Install a NEW oil pump driveshaft retainer during assembly.

9. Install the oil pump driveshaft and the NEW oil pump driveshaft retainer.