Oil Pump: Installation

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NOTE: Install the gears with marks pointing outward.

Lubricate the inner gear with clean engine oil and install onto the crankshaft. Lubricate the outer gear with clean engine oil and mesh with the inner gear rotor in the oil pump housing.

Fig 1: Identifying Inner And Outer Oil Pump Drive Rotors With Alignment Marks

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Install a new O-ring seal.

Install the oil pump cover and 5 bolts.
- Tighten to 13 Nm (115 lb-in).

Fig 2: Locating Oil Pump Body Bolts

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Install the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Front Seal .