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Oil Pump: Installation

  1. Prime oil pump. To install, reverse removal procedure. Check oil pump drive chain tension.
  2. Chain tension is correct if chain gives when slight thumb pressure is exerted midway between oil pump and crankshaft sprockets. Shims are available for tension adjustment.
  3. Install shims between oil pump and crankcase mounting points. Front and rear shims must be of same thickness.
  4. Ensure holes in shims align with corresponding holes in oil pump and crankcase. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure.
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