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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Alignment Gauge
    GM4094256Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The camshaft must be in the base circle position before the high pressure fuel pump is installed.

  1. Use the EN 48896  alignment gauge (1) to ensure that the camshaft lobe is in the base circle position. At base circle position, the tool will be flush with the cylinder head (2) as shown.
  2. Fig 2: Fuel Pump Components
    GM4315985Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Lubricate the high pressure fuel pump cylinder head bore with clean engine oil. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
  4. NOTE:

    Ensure that the valve lifter follower (5) is oriented properly, the camshaft is at base circle and the number 1 piston is at top dead center (TDC) on the exhaust stroke.

  5. Lubricate the valve lifter follower (5) with clean engine oil, and install it into the cylinder head bore.
  6. NOTE:

    Lubricate the NEW O-ring seals with clean engine oil.

  7. Install a NEW Fuel Pump O-Ring (4).
  8. NOTE:

    The locator tab on the fuel pump gasket should be positioned away from the engine block.

  9. Install a NEW Gasket (3).
  10. NOTE:

    Ensure the plastic bolt retainers are installed in the high pressure fuel pump mounting holes before installing.

  11. Install Fuel Pump (2)
  12. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    CAUTION:

    Alternately hand-tighten the fuel pump bolts one turn at a time until the pump is fully seated. Trying to draw down the pump without even side-to-side tightening may result in pump plunger damage.

    CAUTION:

    This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

  13. Start and hand-tighten the NEW high pressure fuel pump bolts (1) evenly.
    1. Tighten Fuel Pump Bolts (1) (Qty: 2) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
  14. Fig 3: Electrical Connector And Fuel Pump
    GM4315979Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Connect Electrical Connector (1) @ Fuel Pump (2)
  16. Fig 4: Fuel Feed Pipe And Fuel Pump
    GM4315879Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Connect Fuel Feed Pipe (1) @ Fuel Pump (2). Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service 
  18. Install Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe. Refer to Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe Replacement