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Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2002 🢒 VUE - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.2L (L61) 🢒 Oil Pump Assemble

    Object Number: 720891 Size: SH
  1. Lubricate all oil pump parts with engine oil.
  2. Install the inner gear into the outer gear.

    3. Important: If gears are improperly installed in the front cover, the gerotor cover will not bolt on.

  3. Install the gears together into the front cover with the hub of the center gear facing the front cover.

    4. 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.

  4. Install the oil pump gerotor cover and bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pump gerotor bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).


    Object Number: 412482 Size: SH
  5. Install the pressure relief valve piston.
  6. Install the pressure relief valve spring.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the pressure relief valve plug to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).


    Object Number: 895434 Size: SH
  1. Install the pressure relief valve and pressure relief valve spring.

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

  2. Install the oil pump pressure relief valve plug.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pump pressure relief valve plug to 40 N·m (30 lb FT).

  3. Lubricate the drive and driven rotors with clean engine oil.

    4. Important: Align the marks on the drive and driven rotors.

  4. Install the drive and driven rotors into the pump body.

    5. Important: Fill the oil pump cavities with petroleum jelly prior to installation. This will ensure that there is oil pressure immediately on initial start up and will prevent engine damage.

  5. Fill the oil pump with petroleum jelly to prime the oil pump.

    6. Object Number: 896326 Size: SH
  6. Lubricate the drive and driven rotors with clean engine oil.
  7. Install the oil pump gerotor cover bolts.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pump gerotor cover bolts -- L61 to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

    Notice: Front cover damage and engine damage will result if thegerotor gears are not properly installed into the front cover.


    Object Number: 897583 Size: SH
  8. Install the gear with the groove in the gear aligning with the race in the front cover.
  9. Install the gerotor cover and bolts.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pump gerotor cover bolts -- L61 to 6 N·m (53 lb in).