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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK1998LESABRE V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINESERVICE AND REPAIRUNIT REPAIR/OVERHAULREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSOIL PUMP PIPE AND SCREEN ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
1998 Buick LeSabre V6-3.8L VIN K
Oil Pump Pipe and Screen Assembly Installation
1998 Buick LeSabre V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Oil Pump Pipe and Screen Assembly Installation
1. Install the oil pump pipe and screen assembly gasket.
IMPORTANT: The oil pan gasket must be installed before the oil pump pipe and screen assembly.
2. Install the oil pan gasket.
3. Install the oil pump pipe and screen assembly.
4. Install the oil pump pipe and screen assembly bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.