GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1998 🢒 Cutlass 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.1L and 3.4L 🢒 Oil Filter Adapter and Bypass Valve Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    2. Object Number: 63651 Size: SH
  2. Remove the oil filter.
  3. Remove the bolt.
  4. Remove the seal.
  5. Remove the adapter.
  6. Clean the gasket from the mating surfaces.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 63651 Size: SH
  1. Install the gasket.
  2. Install the adapter.
  3. Install the seal.

    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 bolt.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 39 N·m (29 lb ft).

  5. Install the oil filter.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Inspect the oil level.
  8. Fill the oil to the proper level. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities in Maintenance and Lubrication.