Oil Pump Installation
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- Install a new O-ring to the engine block.
- Lubricate the O-ring with engine oil.
- Install the oil pump.
- Install the oil pump bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the oil pump bolts to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the oil pump drive gear and crank sensor reluctor assembly.
- Install the oil pump driven gear.
- While holding the secondary oil pump shaft with a hex driver, install the oil pump driven gear nut.
Tighten: Tighten the oil pump driven gear nut to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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IMPORTANT:
Do not damage the crankshaft sensor reluctor teeth.
NOTE:
Do not use an impact driver to remove or install the oil pump driven gear nut. Use of an impact driver may shear the oil pump drive gear pin in the crankshaft.
IMPORTANT:
Look for an "L" on the end of the oil pump shaft. If there is an "L" present, the nut and shaft have left hand threads. Service the nut accordingly.