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Reassembly & Installation

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CAUTION: The inner and outer gerotor must be installed with the words "OUT" or "DAMPER" facing away from the engine.
NOTE: The inner gerotor must be installed onto the crankshaft nose before the oil pump is installed onto the engine front cover.
  1. Install the inner gerotor. Lubricate the oil pump with clean engine oil. Position the outer gerotor in the oil pump body plate. Install a NEW "O" ring seal.
  2. Position the oil pump body plate and outer gerotor on the crankshaft nose. Install the oil pump body plate bolts and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  3. NOTE: Manufacturer recommends installing NEW crankshaft front seal any time vibration damper is removed.
  4. Carefully remove and discard the crankshaft front seal. See CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Install NEW crankshaft front seal. Install the crankshaft vibration damper.
  5. Install a NEW engine oil filter. Fill the engine to proper level using appropriate engine oil. See ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM . Start the vehicle and check for leaks. Repair as necessary.