Oil Pump Assembly

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Install a new oil seal to the oil pump housing using the SSTs.

Fig 1: Installing Oil Seal To Oil Pump Housing Using SST
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Install a new O-ring to the oil pump housing.

Fig 2: Installing O-Ring To Oil Pump Housing
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Align the marks and install the outer and inner rotors.

Fig 3: Aligning Marks And Installing Outer And Inner Rotors
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Apply ATF to the oil pump housing and install it to the oil pump cover.
Tightening torque

7.0-11.0 N.m {72-112 kgf.cm, 63-97 in.lbf}

Fig 4: Tightening Oil Pump Cover Bolts
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