Reassembly & Installation
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- To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure. Ensure components are installed in original location. To install, prime oil pump with engine oil. Rotate oil pump drive shaft to distribute oil within pump body.
- Insert oil pump drive shaft into engine block, with pointed end of oil pump drive shaft inward. Pointed end is closest to the pressed-on retainer ring. See Fig 1.
- Position NEW gasket in place and install oil pump. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.