Control Valve Body: Installation

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 FSECTION Installation
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  1. Install the ball check valves (372) into the case cover. See Figure . Use the (J-36850) Transjel(tm) to retain the ball check valves in their proper locations. Install the gasket and the spacer plate (370). See Figure .
  2. Install the ball check valves (372 and 373) into the valve body. See Figure . Use the Transjel(tm) to retain the ball check valves in their proper locations.
  3. NOTE: Do not use impact type tools on the valve body or on the oil pump.
  4. Install the gasket (371) and the valve body (300). See Figure . Install the valve body bolts (374-381 and 384). See Figure .
  5. Tighten the valve body bolts as follows:
    • M6 X 1.0 X 20 - 70 INCH lbs. (8 N.m).
    • M6 X 1.0 X 30 - 106 INCH lbs. (12 N.m).
    • M6 X 1.0 X 45 - 106 INCH lbs. (12 N.m).
    • M6 X 1.0 X 55 - 97 INCH lbs. (11 N.m).
    • M6 X 1.0 X 60 - 106 INCH lbs. (12 N.m).
    • M6 X 1.0 X 65 - 106 INCH lbs. (12 N.m).
    • M6 X 1.0 X 85 - 97 INCH lbs. (11 N.m).
    • M6 X 1.0 X 90 - 97 INCH lbs. (11 N.m).
    • M8 X 1.0 X 90 - 18 ft. lbs. (25 N.m).
  6. DO NOT use impact type tools on the valve body or on the oil pump. Install the oil pump. See OIL PUMPΒ  . Install the case side cover. See CASE SIDE COVERΒ  .
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