Oil Pump: Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Do the following:

1. Apply liquid gasket to the matching surfaces of oil pump.

   Liquid gasket: 

   THREE BOND 1215 (Parts No. 004403007) or equivalent 

   Fig 1: Applying Liquid Gasket To Matching Surfaces Of Oil Pump

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2. Replace the O-ring (A) with a new one.
3. Apply a coat of engine oil to the inside of oil seal.
   Fig 2: Replacing O-Ring

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4. Be careful not to scratch the oil seal when installing oil pump on cylinder block.
5. Position the oil pump, aligning the notched area with crankshaft, and push the oil pump straight.
   CAUTION: Make sure the oil seal lip is not folded.
6. Install the oil pump.

   Tightening torque: 

   T: 6.4 N.m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb) 

   CAUTION: Apply liquid gasket to the thread of installing bolt designated for sealing.

   Liquid gasket: 

   THREE BOND 1324 (Parts No. 004403042) or equivalent 

   Fig 3: Applying Liquid Gasket To Thread Of Installing Bolt

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