Skylark V6-204 3.3L VIN N FI (1989)
Oil Filter Adapter: Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Revised R&R of Oil Filter Adapter/Gasket
Bulletin 89-6A-3
Date Oct., '89
Ref. No. 89-252-6A
Corp. Ref. No. 906106
SUBJECT:
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE - SECTION 6A REVISED SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR REPLACEMENT OF OIL FILTER ADAPTER AND/OR
GASKET
MODELS AFFECTED:
1989 ELECTRA/PARK AVENUE WITH 3800 (VIN CODE C)
1989 LESABRE WITH 3800 (VIN CODE C)
1989 RIVIERA AND REATTA WITH 3800 (VIN CODE C)
1989 CENTURY WITH 3300 (VIN CODE N)
1989 SKYLARK WITH 3300 (VIN CODE N)
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE
A revised procedure has been developed for replacing the oil filter adapter and/or gasket. The revised methods do not require the removal of the timing
cover.
This bulletin contains four separate and complete procedures for servicing the oil filter adapter and/or gasket on Electra/Park Avenue, LeSabre,
Riviera/Reatta, Century and Skylark with 3300/3800 engines.
ELECTRA/PARK AVENUE AND LESABRE SERVICE PROCEDURES
REMOVE
1.
Raise car.
2.
Right side engine splash shield.
3.
4 adapter mounting bolts.
4.
Adapter, oil filter and connector.
5.
Old gasket.
CLEAN
-
Engine and adapter mounting surfaces -
INSTALL
1.
New adapter gasket.
2.
Adapter with oil filter and connector.
3.
4 adapter mounting bolts.
-
Tighten adapter bolts to 33 N-m (24 ft.lbs.)
4.
Engine splash shield.
5.
Lower car.
6.
Engine oil as needed.
RIVIERA/REATTA SERVICE PROCEDURE
Tools required:
J35551 90 degree torque wrench J28733 Drive axle spindle remover J35315 Ball joint separator
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1.
Raise car.
2.
Right front wheel and tire assembly.
3.
Right front hub nut and washer.
4.
Stabilizer link.
