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Repair Procedures: Installation

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  1. After checking the pump drive cam position, place the cam position to BDC by turning the damper pulley in the direction of clockwise.
    NOTE: If the oil pump is installed in a position other than the BDC, the following problems may occur.
    • O-rings may be damaged due to incomplete tightening.
    • High pressure fuel pump piston tightening bolt thread may be damaged.
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  2. Apply engine oil to the O-ring (A), roller tappet (B), protrusion (C) and mounting groove of the high pressure fuel pump.
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  3. After installing the high pressure fuel pump (A) and the roller tappet (B), tighten the bolt by hand.
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    NOTE:
    • When tightening the installation bolts of the high pressure fuel pump, pretighten the bolts by hand, and then fully tighten in turns in small steps (0.5 turns).
    • Do not reuse the bolts.
  4. Tighten the high pressure fuel pump bolts with specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 

    12.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.3 - 1.5 kgf.m, 9.4 - 10.8 lb.ft)

  5. Install the fuel feed tube (A) and close the clamp cover.
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  6. Install the high pressure fuel pipe.

    (Refer to Fuel Delivery System - "FUEL LINE ")

  7. Connect the fuel pressure control valve connector (A).
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