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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 135 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 2.2L (LN2) UNIT REPAIR)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSOIL PUMP - INSTALLATION

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Oil Pump - Installation

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Oil Pump - Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the oil pump drive. Do this by twisting the oil pump drive into place.
Install the oil pump drive bolt. Tighten the oil pump drive bolt to 25 N.m (18 ft lbs).

Fig 1: Oil Pump Drive
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Heat the oil pump drive shaft retainer in hot water.
Install the oil pump drive shaft retainer on the oil pump drive shaft.

Fig 2: Oil Pump Drive Shaft Retainer
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Important: Do not crack the oil pump drive shaft retainer when installing the oil pump drive shaft.
Install the oil pump drive shaft into the oil pump.

Fig 3: Oil Pump Drive Shaft
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Install the oil pump.
Install the bolt that attaches the oil pump to the rear main bearing cap. Tighten the bolt that attaches the oil pump to the rear main bearing cap to 43 N.m (32 ft lbs).

Fig 4: Oil Pump Assembly
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.