Oil Pump: Installation

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Apply engine oil to the O-ring and attach it to the oil pan upper.
NOTE: Use new O-rings.

Fig 1: Locating Oil Pan Upper O-Ring
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Apply liquid gasket to the mating surfaces of strainer.
Liquid gasket:

THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. K0877Y0100), THREE BOND 1217H or equivalent

Liquid gasket applying diameter:

2±1 mm (0.079±0.039 in)
NOTE:
- Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.
- After installing the strainer, remove any liquid gasket that is squeezed out.
Fig 2: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area On Oil Pump Strainer Mating Surfaces
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Install the strainer to the oil pump.
Tightening torque:

6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
Install the stiffener and the oil pump.
Tightening torque:

T1: 13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)

T2: 24 N.m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Identifying Stiffener, Oil Pump And Oil Pan Upper With Bolts
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Install the oil pan lower. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Oil Pan. >
Install the timing chain assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Timing Chain Assembly. >
Install the chain cover. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Chain Cover. >
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
Refill the engine oil. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil. >
Fill the ATF. < Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
Install the collector cover.