Removal and Installation: Installation
- Install the oil pump.
- Install oil pump drive spacer as follows:
- Insert oil pump drive spacer according to the directions of crankshaft key and the two flat surfaces of oil pump inner rotor.
- If the positional relationship does not allow the insertion, rotate oil pump inner rotor with a finger to allow spacer.
- After confirming that the position of each part is in correct condition to allow for spacer, force fit spacer by lightly tapping with plastic hammer until it contacts and does not go further.
- Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
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