Item 1: Engine Assembly Note

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Rotate the crankshaft to position the keyway at the nine o'clock position.

Fig 1: Rotating Crankshaft To Position Keyway At Nine O'Clock Position
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Position the oil pump and install the bolts.

Fig 2: Positioning Oil Pump And Install Bolts
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Position the oil pan baffle and install the nuts. Tighten in two stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
Fig 3: Positioning Oil Pan Baffle And Install Nuts
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NOTE: Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil before installing.

Fig 4: Positioning Oil Pump Screen Cover And Tube And Install Bolts

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Position the oil pump screen cover and tube and install the bolts.
- Use a new O-ring seal, if necessary.
Position the top-mounted knock sensor (KS) and install the bolt.

Fig 5: Positioning Top-Mounted Knock Sensor (KS) And Install Bolt
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Using a new O-ring seal, position the coolant inlet tube and install the bolts.

Fig 6: Positioning Coolant Inlet Tube And Install Bolts

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