Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Xterra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Note the following, and assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Install oil pump inner rotor with the groove faced and oil pump outer rotor with the punch mark to oil pump cover side.

Fig 1: Installing Oil Pump Inner Rotor With Groove Faced And Oil Pump Outer Rotor

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