Oil Pump Cover

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Install the oil pump rotor assembly to oil pump housing.

Fig 1: Identifying Inner And Outer Rotor
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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, 18.4 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pump Cover And Housing
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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 seal rings, and install them. After installing, adjust the tooth contact with the drive pinion backlash. < Refer to ADJUSTMENT , Oil Pump Housing. >
NOTE:
- Use a new seal ring.
- There are two types of seal rings, and they are identified by color. Install at the proper positions by referring to the figure.
Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pump Housing Seal Rings (Black And Brown)
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