Oil Pump Assembly

1998 Chevrolet Chevy Van G2500, Van Cargo, 5.0 MSECTION Oil Pump Assembly
  1. Install Locating Pin (J-25025-1) at 12 o'clock position. Install oil pump cover gasket. See Fig 1. Install selective thrust washer. Using Handle (J-37789), install oil pump assembly. See Fig 2. Ensure turbine shaft spins free. Tighten oil pump bolts.
  2. Using dial indicator, check front unit end play. See Figure. Front unit end play should be .004-.022" (.10-.56 mm). If front unit end play is not correct, select proper size thrust washer. See FRONT END PLAY THRUST WASHER IDENTIFICATION table. If necessary, remove oil pump assembly to change selective thrust washer.
FRONT END PLAY THRUST WASHER IDENTIFICATION

Identification Thickness
Blue .057-.061" (1.45-1.55 mm)
Red .073-.077" (1.85-1.96 mm)
Brown .089-.093" (2.26-2.36 mm)
Green .105-.109" (2.67-2.77 mm)
Plain .121-.125" (3.07-3.18 mm)
Fig 1: Installing Oil Pump Gasket
G92D13865Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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