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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2005 🢒 L300/LW300 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.0L (L81) 🢒 Oil Pump Suction Pipe and Screen Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Drain the engine oil.

    3. Object Number: 896094 Size: SH
  3. Remove the oil pan bolts.
  4. Remove the oil pan.

    5. Object Number: 896096 Size: SH
  5. Remove the oil intake pipe bolts.
  6. Remove the oil intake pipe.
  7. Remove the oil intake pipe O-ring.
  8. Clean the gasket surfaces.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 896096 Size: SH
  1. Install the oil pump pipe O-ring.
  2. Install the oil pump pipe.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the oil pump pipe bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pickup tube bolts - L81 to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 896094 Size: SH

    Important: Application of the RTV and the oil pan alignment is critical.

  4. Install the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Refill the engine with 4.73 L (5 qt) of oil.
  7. Start the vehicle and inspect for leaks and correct oil pressure.