Section 15 (2.7L Engine (Service Information)): Pump-Oil: Installation
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CAUTION:
Crankshaft position must be at 60° ATDC of No. 1 cylinder before installing oil pump (1). This position will properly locate oil pump. If not properly located, severe damage to oil pump can occur.
- Prime oil pump before installation by filling rotor cavity with engine oil.
- If crankshaft has been rotated, it must be repositioned to 60° ATDC of No. 1 cylinder (1) prior to oil pump installation.
- Install oil pump (5) carefully over crankshaft and into position.
- Install oil pump attaching bolts (1). Tighten bolts to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.).
- Install oil pick-up tube (3) with new O-ring (2). Lubricate O-ring (2) with clean engine oil before installation. Tighten attaching bolts (1) to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.).
- Install oil pan (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - INSTALLATION) .
- Install timing chain and sprockets (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION) .
- Install timing chain cover (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) - INSTALLATION ).
- Install crankshaft vibration damper (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - INSTALLATION) .
- Fill crankcase with engine oil to correct level.