Oil Pump: Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Perform the following.

1. Apply liquid gasket to the matching surfaces of oil pump.

   Liquid gasket: 

   THREE BOND 1215 (Part No. 004403007) or equivalent 

   Fig 1: Applying Liquid Gasket To Matching Surfaces Of Oil Pump

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2. Replace the O-ring (A) with a new one.
3. Apply a coat of engine oil to the inside of oil seal.
   Fig 2: Applying Coat Of Engine Oil To Inside Of Oil Seal

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4. Position the oil pump, aligning the notched area with crankshaft, and push the oil pump straight.
   CAUTION:

   • Make sure the oil seal lip is not folded.
   • Be careful not to scratch oil seal when installing oil pump on cylinder block.
5. Install the oil pump.
6. Apply liquid gasket to the threaded portion of three bolts.

Liquid gasket: 

THREE BOND 1215 (Part No. 004403007) or equivalent 

Tightening torque: 

6.4 N.m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

Fig 3: Installing Oil Pump

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