Oil Pump: Installation

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Install a new O-ring on the oil pickup tube.

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Prime the oil pump. Add 2 tablespoons of clean engine oil to the oil pump and rotate the oil pump by hand.
Install the oil pump and the bolts.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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Position back the oil pickup tube and install the bolts.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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Install the crankshaft sprocket with the timing mark out.

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NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the camshafts slightly, to align the timing marks.

Install the timing chain with the colored links aligned with the timing marks on the VCT units and the crankshaft sprocket.

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Install the lower LH timing chain guide and the bolts.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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Install the timing chain tensioner arm.

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1. Position the tensioner in a soft-jawed vise.
2. Using pliers, squeeze the ends of the ratchet wire clip together.
3. Using the soft-jawed vise, compress the plunger to the reset position.
4. Install a locking pin in the 2 holes of the tensioner body to hold the plunger in place.
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NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the camshafts slightly to remove slack from the timing chain to install the tensioner.
1. Install the timing chain tensioner and the bolts.
  Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
2. Remove the lockpin.
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- As a post-check, verify correct alignment of all timing marks.
- There are 48 links in between the RH intake VCT assembly colored link (1) and the LH intake VCT assembly colored link (2).
- There are 35 links in between LH intake VCT assembly colored link (2) and the 2 crankshaft sprocket links (3).
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Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1248 Camshaft holding tools.

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Install the RH oil tube and the bolts.
Torque: Stage 1: 71 lb.in (8 Nm) Stage 2: 60 deg.

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Remove Special Service Tool: 303-1248 Camshaft holding tools.

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Install the LH oil tube and the bolts.
Torque: Stage 1: 71 lb.in (8 Nm) Stage 2: 60 deg.

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Install the engine front cover. Refer to: Engine Front Cover .