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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2000 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.8L 🢒 Oil Pump Cover and Gear Set Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 153600 Size: SH
  1. Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the oil pump cover attaching screws.
  3. Remove the oil pump cover.
  4. Remove the oil pump gear set.
  5. Inspect the oil pump gear set and housing. Refer to Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection .

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 153600 Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the oil pump gear set with petroleum jelly.
  2. Install the oil pump gear set.
  3. Pack the oil pump cavity with petroleum jelly.
  4. Install the oil pump cover.
  5. Install the oil pump cover screws.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pump cover screws to 11 N·m (98 lb in).

  6. Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .