Oil Pump: Installation

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Install in the reverse order of removal. Perform the following.

Using the ST, install the front oil seal.
ST 499587100 OIL SEAL INSTALLER

NOTE: Use a new oil seal.

Fig 1: Installing Front Oil Seal Using Oil Seal Installer ST 499587100
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Apply liquid gasket to the matching surface of oil pump.
Liquid gasket:

THREE BOND 1215 (Part No. 004403007) or equivalent

Fig 2: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area
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Apply a coat of engine oil to the inside of oil

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Oil Applying Area
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Install the oil pump to cylinder block. Be careful not to damage the oil seal during installation.
NOTE:
- Make sure the oil seal lip is not folded.
- Align the flat surface of oil pump's inner rotor with crankshaft before installation.
- Use a new O-ring and oil seal.
Apply liquid gasket to the three bolts thread shown in figure, (when reuse the bolts)
Liquid gasket:

THREE BOND 1324 (Part No. 004403042) or equivalent

Tightening torque:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Liquid Gasket Bolts Applying Area
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