Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft

Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft

Disassembly

1. On 3.8L non-SC 49 state engine-equipped vehicles, remove distributor (12127) . On 3.8L SC and 3.8L non-SC California engine-equipped vehicles, remove camshaft position sensor (CMP sensor) (6B288).

Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft, 3.8L Non-SC Engine (49 States):

Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft, 3.8L SC And 3.8L Non-SC (California) Engines:

2. Separate oil pump intermediate shaft (6A618) from distributor or camshaft position sensor (depending on application).

Assembly

1. Push lock ring end of oil pump intermediate shaft into distributor shaft (camshaft position sensor housing shaft on 3.8L SC engine).
2. Install distributor or camshaft position sensor (depending on application) as an oil pump intermediate shaft assembly, ensuring that end of oil pump intermediate shaft is seated in oil pump drive gear.
3. Install hold-down clamp (12270). Tighten to 20-30 Nm (15-22 lb-ft).