Removal and Installation: Installation

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Clean the sealant mating surfaces by wiping them with a lint-free cloth and isopropyl alcohol. After the surface is clean, prepare it with a Bonderite M-NT 5700 wipe or equivalent. Allow the Bonderite M-NT 5700 wipe or equivalent to dry before applying sealant.

Apply a bead of Loctite 5900 RTV sealant or equivalent (C) to the top of the block stiffening plate (1) in the pattern shown. Apply the bead away from the chamfer (B) on the inside of the block stiffening plate. Do not allow the sealant to contact the gasket groove.

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CAUTION: Do not apply more than the recommended amount (D) of sealant to the sealing surface. Too much sealant can obstruct oil passages.

(B)	: 1 - 2 mm (0.04 - 0.08 in)
(D)	: 2 - 3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 in)
	: Front

Align and install the stiffener plate onto the engine block.
Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

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NOTE: The block stiffening plate must be installed within 5 minutes of applying sealant. Final torque mustbe completed within 30 minutes of sealant application.

: Front
Prepare the mating surfaces by wiping them with a lint free cloth and isopropyl alcohol. After the surface is clean, prepare it with Bonderite M-NT 5700 wipe or equivalent. Allow time for the surface to dry.

Install suitable tools (A) into the cylinder block (1).

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(2)	Rear seal carrier
(B)	Plastic installation sleeve
(C)	Rear seal carrier bolt

Apply Loctite 5900 RTV or equivalent sealant (A) to the rear seal carrier (1) in the pattern shown. Apply the bead 1 - 2 mm (0.04 - 0.08 in) away from the chamfer on the inside of the rear seal carrier.

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NOTE: The rear seal carrier must be installed within 5 minutes of applying the sealant. The final tightening must be completed within 30 minutes of the sealant application.
Slide the rear seal carrier (2) over the crankshaft and suitable tools (A) until it is seated against the cylinder block (1). Discard the plastic installation sleeve (B).

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Install and hand tighten bolts (C).
CAUTION: Be sure to remove the plastic installation sleeve.

NOTE: Remove suitable tools and install and hand tighten remaining bolts.

Tighten the rear seal carrier bolts in the sequence shown.

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Bolts

: 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17 ft-lb)

Install the oil pump sprocket (1) and finger-tighten bolt (A). Install the oil pump drive chain (2) on the oil pump sprocket and crankshaft sprocket (oil /fuel pump).

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Install the oil pump tensioner guide (3) and tighten the bolts (B).
Install the oil pump tensioner and oil pump slack guide (4) and tighten bolt (C).
Install the leg (D) of the tensioner spring in the slot in the arm.
NOTE: Verify that the oil pump chain runs across the slack guide and tension guide. Check for excessive slack in the oil pump chain.

Bolts (B/C)

: 7.4 N.m (0.75, 65)

Tighten the bolt for the oil pump sprocket (1) while holding the sprocket with a suitable tool (A).

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Bolt	: 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17 ft-lb)

Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
- Run engine and check for leaks.