Oil Pump: Installation

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Install in the reverse order of removal.

Do the following:

Apply fluid packing to matching surfaces of oil pump.
Fluid packing: THREE BOND 1215 or equivalent

Fig 1: Applying Fluid Packing
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Replace the O-ring with a new one.
Apply a coat of engine oil to the inside of the oil seal.

Fig 2: Applying Coat Of Engine Oil
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Be careful not to scratch oil seal when installing oil pump on cylinder block.
Position the oil pump, aligning the notched area with the crankshaft, and push the oil pump straight.
CAUTION: Make sure the oil seal lip is not folded.
Install the oil pump.
Tightening torque: 6.4 N.m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Installing Oil Pump
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