Oil Pump Chain Replacement: Installation

Set the crankshaft to top dead center (TDC). Align the TDC mark (A) on the crankshaft sprocket with the pointer (B) on the cylinder block.

Fig 1: Aligning TDC Mark On Crankshaft Sprocket With Pointer On Cylinder Block
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Install the oil pump chain on the crankshaft sprocket with the center of the two colored link plates (A) aligned with the TDC mark (B) on the oil crankshaft sprocket.

Fig 2: Aligning Colored Link Plates Center With TDC Mark On Oil Crankshaft Sprocket
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Install the oil pump chain on the oil pump chain sprocket with the punch mark (A) aligned with the center of the three colored link plates (B).

Fig 3: Aligning Colored Link Plates Center With Oil Pump Chain Sprocket Punch Mark
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To hold the rear balancer shaft, insert the 6 mm pin punch (A) into the maintenance hole in the balancer shaft holder and through the rear balancer shaft, then tighten the oil pump sprocket mounting bolt (B).

Fig 4: Oil Pump Sprocket Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Install the oil pump chain guide.

Fig 5: Oil Pump Chain Guide With Torque Specifications
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Install the oil pump chain auto-tensioner.

Fig 6: Oil Pump Chain Auto-Tensioner With Torque Specifications
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Remove the pin from the oil pump chain auto-tensioner.

Fig 7: Identifying Oil Pump Chain Auto-Tensioner And Pin
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Install the oil pan (see OIL PAN INSTALLATION ).
Support the engine with a jack and a wood block under the oil pan.
Remove the special tools from the engine and vehicle.
Install the cam chain (see CAM CHAIN INSTALLATION ).
Install the P/S pump (see step 38 under ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
Install the crankshaft pulley (see INSTALLATION ).
Install the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).