Oil Pump

All engines 

NOTE: Install a new oil pump screen and pickup tube O-ring seal prior to installing the oil pump.
Fig 1: Locating Oil Pump Bolts
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1. Position the oil pump onto the crankshaft and rotate counterclockwise to position the pump onto the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
   • Install the 3 bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
2. Install the 2 oil pump screen and pickup tube bolts.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
   Fig 2: Locating Oil Pump Screen And Pickup Tube Bolts

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3. Install the crankshaft timing chain sprocket.
   Fig 3: Locating Crankshaft Timing Chain Sprocket

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   Engines equipped with an inverted tooth timing chain 

NOTE: The crankshaft sprocket timing mark should be between the 2 colored links.
Fig 4: Aligning Primary Timing Chain Colored Links With Timing Marks On VCT Assemblies And Crankshaft Sprocket
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4. Install the primary timing chain with the colored links aligned with the timing marks on the VCT assemblies and the crankshaft sprocket.
5. Install the lower LH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
   Fig 5: Locating Bolts And Lower LH Primary Timing Chain Guide

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6. Install the primary timing chain tensioner arm.
   Fig 6: Locating Primary Timing Chain Tensioner Arm

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7. Reset the primary timing chain tensioner.
   1. Release the ratchet detent.
   2. Using a soft-jawed vise, compress the ratchet plunger.
   3. Align the hole in the ratchet plunger with the hole in the tensioner housing and install a suitable lockpin.
   Fig 7: Resetting Primary Timing Chain Tensioner

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NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to remove slack from the timing chain and install the tensioner.
Fig 8: Locating Primary Tensioner And Bolts
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8. Install the primary tensioner and the 2 bolts.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
   • Remove the lockpin.
9. As a post-check, verify correct alignment of all timing marks.
   • There are 48 links between the RH intake VCT assembly colored link (1) and the LH intake VCT assembly colored link (2).
   • There are 35 links between the LH intake VCT assembly colored link (2) and the 2 crankshaft sprocket colored links (3).
   Fig 9: Aligning Primary Timing Chain Colored Links With Timing Marks On VCT Assemblies And Crankshaft Sprocket

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   Engines equipped with a roller timing chain 

10. Install the primary timing chain with the colored links aligned with the timing marks on the VCT assemblies and the crankshaft sprocket.
    Fig 10: Aligning Primary Timing Chain Colored Links With Timing Marks On VCT Assemblies And Crankshaft Sprocket

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11. Install the lower LH primary timing chain guide and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 11: Locating Lower LH Primary Timing Chain Guide And Bolts

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12. Install the primary timing chain tensioner arm.
    Fig 12: Identifying Primary Timing Chain Tensioner Arm

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13. Reset the primary timing chain tensioner.
    • Rotate the lever counterclockwise.
    • Using a soft-jawed vise, compress the plunger.
    • Align the hole in the lever with the hole in the tensioner housing.
    • Install a suitable lockpin.
    Fig 13: Resetting Primary Timing Chain Tensioner

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NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the crankshaft slightly to remove slack from the timing chain and install the tensioner.
Fig 14: Locating Primary Tensioner Bolts And Lockpin
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14. Install the primary tensioner and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Remove the lockpin.
15. As a post-check, verify correct alignment of all timing marks.
    • There are 38 links between the RH intake VCT assembly colored link (1) and the LH intake VCT assembly colored link (2).
    • There are 27 links between the LH intake VCT assembly colored link (2) and the crankshaft sprocket colored link (3).
    Fig 15: Aligning Primary Timing Chain Colored Links With Timing Marks On VCT Assemblies And Crankshaft Sprocket

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    All engines 

16. Install new VCT housing seals.
    Fig 16: Locating VCT Housing Seals

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NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.
NOTE: During removal, the O-ring seal may remain on the cylinder head. If so, remove the O-ring seal from the cylinder head, inspect the seal (replace as necessary) and install the O-ring seal on the VCT housing.
Fig 17: Inspecting VCT Housing-To-Cylinder Head O-Ring Seals For Damage
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17. Inspect the VCT housing-to-cylinder head O-ring seals for damage and replace as necessary.
NOTE: Make sure the dowels on the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) housing are fully engaged in the cylinder head prior to tightening the bolts. Failure to follow this process will result in severe engine damage.
Fig 18: Identifying LH VCT Housing Bolts Tightening Sequence
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18. Install the LH VCT housing and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
NOTE: Make sure the dowels on the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) housing are fully engaged in the cylinder head prior to tightening the bolts. Failure to follow this process will result in severe engine damage.
Fig 19: Identifying RH VCT Housing Bolts Tightening Sequence
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19. Install the RH VCT housing and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
20. Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER  in this service information.