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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 1.8L (LAY) 🢒 Oil Pump Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the engine assembly with transaxle. Refer to Engine Replacement
  2. Install the engine stand.
  3. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement.
  4. Disconnect the fuel tube assembly.
  5. Remove the fuel delivery pipe assembly.
  6. Remove the fuel injector assembly.
  7. Remove the ignition coil assembly.
  8. Remove the oil level dipstick sub-assembly.
  9. Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement.
  10. Remove the ventilation hose.
  11. Remove the water by-pass pipe.
  12. Remove the water by-pass hoses.
  13. Remove the inlet water hose.
  14. Remove the inlet water.
  15. Remove the thermostat.
  16. Remove the radio setting condenser.
  17. Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement.
  18. Set the No. 1 cylinder to TDC/compression.
  19. Remove the crankshaft pulley.
  20. Remove the chain tensioner assembly.

    21. Object Number: 2014217 Size: SH
  21. Remove the 3 bolts (1-3) and engine mounting bracket.

    22. Object Number: 2014220 Size: SH
  22. Remove the 4 bolts (1-4) and oil filter bracket.

    23. Object Number: 2014222 Size: SH
  23. Remove the 2 O-rings (1-2).

    24. Object Number: 2014226 Size: SH
  24. Remove the 19 bolts (1-19).

    25. Object Number: 2014227 Size: SH

    Note: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  25. Remove the timing chain cover by prying between the timing chain cover and cylinder head or cylinder block with a screwdriver.

    26. Object Number: 2014229 Size: SH
  26. Remove the 3 O-rings (1-3).

    27. Object Number: 2014232 Size: SH
  27. Remove the 3 bolts (1-3) and water pump.

    28. Object Number: 2014235 Size: SH
  28. Remove the gasket.

    29. Object Number: 2014236 Size: SH
  29. Place the timing chain cover on wooden blocks (1).

    30. Note: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  30. Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.
  31. Remove the chain tensioner slipper.
  32. Remove the chain vibration damper.
  33. Remove the chain assembly.

    34. Object Number: 2014237 Size: SH
  34. Remove the 2 bolts (1) and chain vibration damper.
  35. Hand tighten the crank pulley bolt.

    36. Object Number: 2014242 Size: SH

    Note: Do not rotate the crankshaft more than 90 degrees. If the crankshaft is rotated too much without the timing chain installed, the valves may hit the pistons and cause damage.

  36. Turn the crankshaft 90 degrees clockwise to align the adjusting hole (1) of the oil pump drive shaft sprocket with the groove of the oil pump.
  37. Remove the crank pulley bolt.

    38. Object Number: 2014246 Size: SH
  38. Insert a pin punch (3 mm) into the adjusting hole (2) of the oil pump drive shaft sprocket (1) to lock the gear in position, and then remove the nut.

    39. Object Number: 2014248 Size: SH
  39. Remove the bolt, chain tensioner plate, and spring.

    40. Object Number: 2014253 Size: SH
  40. Remove the crankshaft timing sprocket, oil pump drive shaft gear, and chain assembly.
  41. Remove the crankshaft position sensor plate.

    42. Object Number: 2014254 Size: SH
  42. Remove the 10 bolts (1-6, 8-10, 12) and 2 nuts (7, 11).

    43. Object Number: 2014255 Size: SH

    Note: Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the crankcase, chain cover, and oil pan.

  43. Insert the blade of oil pan seal cutter between the crankcase and oil pan. Cut through the sealer and remove the oil pan.

    44. Object Number: 2014257 Size: SH
  44. Remove the 3 bolts (1, 2, 3) and oil pump.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2014257 Size: SH
  1. Install the oil pump with the 3 bolts (1-3) and tighten to 21 N·m (16 lb ft).
  2. Remove any old sealing material and be careful not to drop any oil on the contact surfaces of the cylinder block and oil pan.

    3. Object Number: 2014276 Size: SH

    Note: 

       • Remove any oil from the contact surfaces.
       • Install the oil pan within 3 minutes after applying seal packing.
       • Do not start the engine for at least 2 hours after installing the oil pan.

  3. Apply a continuous bead of sealant (1), diameter: 4.0 mm (0.157 in), as shown in the illustration, Three Bond 1217B, or equivalent, GM part number 12378521 (Canadian part number 88901148).

    4. Object Number: 2014254 Size: SH
  4. Install the No. 2 oil pan with the 10 bolts (1-6, 8-10, 12) and 2 nuts (7, 11) and tighten to 10 N·m (7 lb ft).
  5. Install the crankshaft position sensor plate.

    6. Object Number: 2014278 Size: SH
  6. Set the crankshaft key (1).
  7. Turn the drive shaft (2) so that the cutout faces right horizontal position.

    8. Object Number: 2014280 Size: SH
  8. Align the yellow mark links (3, 6) with the timing marks (2, 5) of each gear.
  9. Install the sprockets onto the crankshaft and oil pump shaft with the chain on the gears.
  10. Hand tighten the oil pump drive shaft sprocket with the nut.

    11. Object Number: 2014248 Size: SH
  11. Insert the damper spring into the adjusting hole, and then install the chain tensioner plate with the bolt and tighten to 10 N·m (7 lb ft).

    12. Object Number: 2014242 Size: SH
  12. Align the adjusting hole of the oil pump drive shaft sprocket (1) with the groove of the oil pump.

    13. Object Number: 2014246 Size: SH
  13. Insert a pin punch (3 mm) into the adjusting hole (2) of the oil pump drive shaft gear to lock the gear in position, and then tighten the nut (1) to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).

    14. Object Number: 2014237 Size: SH
  14. Install the chain vibration damper with the 2 bolts (1) and tighten to 10 N·m (7 lb ft).
  15. Install the chain sub-assembly.
  16. Install the chain tensioner slipper.
  17. Apply MP grease to the lip of the oil seal.
  18. Remove any old sealant material and be careful not to drop any oil on the contact surfaces of the timing chain cover sub-assembly, cylinder head, and cylinder block.

    19. Object Number: 2014229 Size: SH
  19. Install the 3 new O-rings (1-3).

    20. Object Number: 2014284 Size: SH

    Note: 

       • Remove any oil from the contact surfaces.
       • Install the chain cover within 3 minutes after applying sealant.
       • Do not start the engine for at least 2 hours after installing the timing chain cover sub-assembly.

  20. Apply Three Bond 1217B, or equivalent, GM part number 12378521 (Canadian part number 88901148) to the parting lines of the camshaft housing (1), cylinder head (2) and lower crankcase (3)

    21. Object Number: 2014286 Size: SH

    Note: 

       • When the contact surfaces are wet, wipe them with oil-free cloth before applying sealant.
       •  Install the timing chain cover sub-assembly within 3 minutes and tighten the bolts within 15 minutes after applying sealant.
       • Do not start the engine for at least 2 hours after installing.

  21. Apply sealant to the timing chain cover in a continuous line as follows:

    22. Continuous Line Area (1)

    • Sealant Diameter - 3.0 mm (0.118 in)
    • Application Position form Inside Seal Line - 2.5 mm (0.098 in)
    • Sealant - Three Bond 1207B or equivalent

    Dashed Line Area (2)

    • Sealant Diameter - 4.0 mm (0.156 in)
    • Application Position form Inside Seal Line - 3.0 mm (0.118 in)
    • Sealant - Three Bond 1207B or equivalent
  22. Hand install the timing chain cover subassembly with the 19 bolts.

    23. Object Number: 2014290 Size: SH

    Note: Remove any oil from the contact surfaces.

  23. Install a new gasket.

    24. Object Number: 2014292 Size: SH
  24. Install the water pump with the 3 bolts (1, 2, 3) and tighten to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

    25. Object Number: 2014294 Size: SH
  25. Install the mounting bracket within 10 minutes after installing the timing chain cover assembly.
  26. Hand tighten the engine mounting bracket with the 3 bolts (1, 2, 3).

    27. Object Number: 2014296 Size: SH
  27. Install 2 new O-rings (1, 2).

    28. Object Number: 2014298 Size: SH
  28. Install the oil filter bracket within 10 minutes after installing the chain cover.
  29. Temporarily tighten the oil filter bracket with the 4 bolts (1-4).

    30. Object Number: 2014301 Size: MH

    Note: 

       • When the contact surfaces are wet, wipe them with oil-free cloth before applying sealant.
       • Do not start the engine for at least 2 hours after installing

  30. Apply Three Bond 1324 or equivalent to the threads of the bolt 5.
  31. Install the chain cover within 3 minutes and tighten the bolts within 15 minutes after applying the sealant.
  32. Torque the bolts in the above sequence.

    33. Object Number: 2152119 Size: MH
  33. Fully tighten the timing chain cover sub-assembly with the 26 bolts.
    34. • bolts 1 and 5 to 26 N·m (19 lb ft)
    • bolts 2 and 3 to 51 N·m(37 lb ft)
    • bolt 4 to 10 N·m (7 lb ft)
  34. Install the crankshaft pulley.
  35. Install the chain tensioner assembly.
  36. Install the cylinder head cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement.
  37. Install the radio setting condenser.
  38. Install the thermostat.
  39. Install the inlet water.
  40. Install the inlet water hose.
  41. Install the water by-pass hoses.
  42. Install the water by-pass pipe.
  43. Install the ventilation hose.
  44. Install the exhaust manifold. Refer to Engine Flywheel Installation.
  45. Install the oil level dipstick assembly.
  46. Install the ignition coil assembly.
  47. Install the fuel injector assembly.
  48. Install the delivery pipe spacer.
  49. Install the fuel delivery pipe assembly.
  50. Install the fuel tube assembly.
  51. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement.
  52. Remove the engine stand.
  53. Install the engine assembly with transaxle. Refer to Engine Replacement.