Oil Pump: Installation

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Apply engine oil to the O-ring and attach it to the oil pan upper.
NOTE: Use new O-rings.

Fig 1: Locating Oil Pan Upper O-Ring
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Apply liquid gasket to the mating surfaces of strainer.
Liquid gasket: THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. K0877Y0100) or equivalent

Liquid gasket applying diameter: 2.0±1.0 mm (0.079±0.039 in)
NOTE:
- Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.
- After installing the strainer, remove any liquid gasket that is squeezed out.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area
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Install the strainer to the oil pump.
Tightening torque: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
Install the stiffener and the oil pump.
Tightening torque: T1: 13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)

T2: 24 N.m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Identifying Stiffener And Oil Pump
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Install the oil pan lower. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Oil Pan.
Install the timing chain. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Timing Chain Assembly.
Install the chain cover. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Chain Cover.
Install the crank pulley. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Crank Pulley.
Install the V-belts. Ref. to INSTALLATION , V-belt.
Install the radiator. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Radiator.
Lift up the vehicle.
Install the undercover. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover.
Lower the vehicle.
Fill the ATF. Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.
Refill the engine oil. Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil.
Check the engine oil level. Ref. to INSPECTION , Engine Oil.