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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2002 🢒 VUE - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.0L (L81) 🢒 Oil Pan Baffle Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to CELL .
  2. Drain the engine oil.
  3. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 896100 Size: SH
  4. Remove the oil pan baffle bolts.
  5. Remove the oil pan baffle.
  6. Clean the following components:
    7. • The oil pan
    • The oil pan housing
    • The gasket surfaces

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 896100 Size: SH
  1. Install the oil pan baffle.

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

  2. Install the oil pan baffle bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pan baffle bolts L81 to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

    Important: Refer to Oil Pan Replacement . Application of RTV and oil pan alignment is critical.

  3. Install the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Refill the engine with 4.73 L (5 qt) of oil.