GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2002 🢒 Safari - 4WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.3L 🢒 Oil Filter Adapter Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 188050 Size: SH
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Position a suitable container to catch the engine oil.
  3. Remove the oil filter.
  4. Disconnect the engine oil cooler pipes from the oil filter adapter. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  5. Remove the oil filter adapter. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter Removal in Engine Unit Repair.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the oil filter adapter with a NEW gasket. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter Installation in Engine Unit Repair.
  2. Install the engine oil cooler pipes to the oil filter adapter. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  3. Install the oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Operate the vehicle and check for leaks.
  6. Check the oil level and add as required.