Oil Pump Assemble

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Fig 1: View Of Oil Pump Driven Gear

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IMPORTANT: Prior to assembling the oil pump, coat all wear or internal surfaces with clean engine oil.

Install the driven gear into the pump housing.
Install the driven gear with the orientation mark facing the pump cover.

Fig 2: View Of Oil Pump Drive Gear

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Install the drive gear into the pump housing.

Fig 3: View Of Oil Pump & Cover

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Install the oil pump cover.

Fig 4: View Of Oil Pump Cover & Bolts

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the pump cover bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the oil pump cover bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

Fig 5: View Of Oil Pump Pressure Relief Valve

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Install the regulator valve.

Fig 6: View Of Oil Pump Pressure Relief Valve Spring

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Install a NEW regulator valve spring.

Fig 7: View Of Oil Pump Pressure Relief Valve Plug

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Install the pressure relief valve plug.
Tighten: Tighten the pressure relief valve plug to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
Inspect the oil pump for smooth operation by rotating the drive gear.