Oil Pump & Front Cover: Installation
- Lubricate oil pump gears with engine oil and install with timing marks aligned. See Fig 1
. Install oil pump cover and tighten bolts to specification.
- If crankshaft oil seal was removed, use Seal Installer (MD998375) to install seal in front cover. Use a socket of proper diameter to install silent shaft oil seals.
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- Position Oil Seal Guide (MD998285) over front of crankshaft. Lubricate crankshaft oil seal and oil seal guide with engine oil. Install front cover with new gasket and temporarily bolts. Install oil filter bracket. Ensure proper length bolts are installed. See Fig 2
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- To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Install plug cap using new "O" ring and tighten to specification. Apply thread sealant to switch threads prior to installation. Tighten all bolts to specification.