9-7X V8-5.3L (2005)
4. Install the crankshaft oil deflector and nuts until snug.
5. Lubricate a NEW oil pump screen O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
6. Install the NEW O-ring seal onto the oil pump screen.
Important: Push the oil pump screen tube completely into the oil pump prior to tightening the bolt. Do not allow the bolt to pull the tube
into the pump.
7. Align the oil pump screen mounting brackets with the correct crankshaft bearing cap studs.
8. Install the oil pump screen.
9. Install the oil pump screen bolt and nuts.
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Tighten the bolt to 12 Nm (106 in. lbs.).
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Tighten the nuts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
10. Install the engine front cover.
11. Install the oil pan.