Oil Pump: Installation
- Make sure all surfaces are clean and free of oil and dirt.
- Apply Mopar® Gasket Maker to oil pump as shown in (Fig 1). Install O-ring into oil pump body discharge passage.
- Prime oil pump with engine oil before installation.
- Align oil pump rotor flats with flats on crankshaft. Install the oil pump to the block.
- Install new front crankshaft seal using Special Tool 6780 (Fig 2).
- Install crankshaft key (Figure).
- Install crankshaft sprocket using Special Tool 6792 (Fig 3).
- Install oil pump pick-up tube.
- Install oil pan. (Refer to OIL PAN - INSTALLATION ).
- Install timing belt rear cover. (Refer to CHAIN COVER(S) - INSTALLATION ).
- Install timing belt. (Refer to CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION ).
CAUTION:
To align, the front crankshaft seal MUST be out of pump, or damage may result.
CAUTION:
The crankshaft sprocket is set to a predetermined depth from the factory for correct timing belt tracking. If removed, use of Special Tool 6792 is required to set the sprocket to original installation depth. An incorrectly installed sprocket will result in timing belt and engine damage.