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Reassembly & Installation

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  1. Install pump gears into pump body with marked gear teeth indexed. If pick-up tube was removed, apply sealant to tube end. Tap tube end into pump using plastic hammer. Reassemble remaining components in reverse order of disassembly.
  2. Prime oil pump with engine oil. Install pump and extension shaft, ensuring slot on top of extension shaft engages with drive tang on end of distributor shaft. Tighten oil pump bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table. Install oil pan.