Oil Pump: Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Wash all parts in a suitable solvent and inspect carefully for damage or wear.
- Install inner and outer rotors
- Install oil pump cover plate and install cover bolts and tighten them to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
- Prime oil pump before installation by filling rotor cavity with engine oil.
- If oil pressure is low and pump is within specifications, inspect for worn engine bearings or other causes for oil pressure loss.