Oil Pump Cover

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Install the oil pump rotor assembly to oil pump housing.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pump Rotor Assembly
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Align both pivots with the pivot holes of the cover, and then install the oil pump cover while being careful not to apply excessive force to the pivots.
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pump Cover
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After assembling, turn the oil pump shaft to check for smooth rotation of rotor.
Apply Vaseline to the oil seal retainer and new seal rings, and install them. After installing, adjust the tooth contact with the drive pinion backlash. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Oil Pump Housing. >

Fig 3: Identifying Seal Rings
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