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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2006RENDEZVOUS FWD V6-3.5L VIN LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAUL115. OIL PUMP COMPONENTS ASSEMBLE
2006 Buick Rendezvous FWD V6-3.5L VIN L
115. Oil Pump Components Assemble
2006 Buick Rendezvous FWD V6-3.5L VIN LSECTION 115. Oil Pump Components Assemble
Oil Pump Components Assemble
1. Inspect the oil pump for:
^ Worn, scored or gouged pump slide (214)
^ Cracks, wear or damage to the rotor (210) or the vanes (211)
^ Cuts or damage to the seals (212, 213, 220, 221)
^ Broken priming springs (222, 223)
^ Damaged oil pump drive shaft bearing (208) - the bearing is not serviced separately from the rotor.
2. Inspect the oil pump body (228) and the base (229) for:
^ Porosity
^ A worn, scored or damaged pump pocket
^ Interconnected oil passages
^ Damaged machined surfaces
3. Inspect the oil pump cover (201) for cracks, wear or gouges from the pump vanes.
4. Install the pump pivot pin (228).
5. Install the pump body (227) onto the pump base (229).
6. Install the pivot slide pin (215).
7. Insert the pump slide seal (221) and the pump slide seal (220) into the pump slide (214).
8. Insert the pump slide (214) and the slide pivot pin (215) into the pump body (227).
9. Install the outer and inner priming springs (222, 223) as an assembly into the pump body (227).
10. Install the first vane ring into the pump body (227).
11. Insert the pump slide O-ring seal (213) and pump slide seal ring (212) into the pump slide (214).
12. Insert the rotor (210) into the pump body (227).
13. Install the pump vanes (211) into the rotor (210). The pump vane must be flush with the top of the rotor.
14. Install the second vane ring (209) onto the top of the rotor (210).
15. Install the oil pump assembly (200) onto the control valve assembly (300).
16. Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the two pump body to case bolts (230) and the nine pump cover to case cover bolts (231).
Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.