K 1500 Suburban 4WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (1999)
6. Remove the oil pump drive gear from the engine block.
7. Remove the oil pump drive gear O-ring.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: When replacing the oil pump drive gear, always use a new O-ring.
1. Coat the new O-ring with clean engine oil before install it on the oil pump drive gear.
2. Install the O-ring on the oil pump drive gear.
IMPORTANT: Clean the bore and apply a small amount of clean engine oil before installing the oil pump drive gear. Do not force the oil pump
drive gear into place. The oil pump drive gear should slide into place with slight resistance.
3. Install the oil pump drive gear into the engine block.
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Index the drive with the camshaft gear.
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Make sure the oil pump drive gear is fully seated before installing the retaining clamp and bolt.