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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 95 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 2.2L)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSOFF-VEHICLE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSOIL PUMP ASSEMBLE

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Oil Pump Assemble

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Oil Pump Assemble

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lubricate all oil pump parts with engine oil.
Install the inner gear into the outer gear.
Important: If gears are improperly installed in the front cover, the gerotor cover will not bolt on.
Install the gears together into the front cover with the hub of the center gear facing the front cover.
Install the oil pump gerotor cover and bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the oil pump gerotor bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

Fig 1: Assembling Oil Pump
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the pressure relief valve piston.
Install the pressure relief valve spring.
Tighten

Tighten the pressure relief valve plug to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

Fig 2: Installing Pressure Relief Valve
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.