Oil Pump Overhaul: Installation

Squeeze the new oil pump chain tensioner (A), then install the set clip (B) on it as shown below.
NOTE: The set clip is supplied with the oil pump chain tensioner.

Fig 1: Identifying Set Clip On Oil Pump Chain Tensioner
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Install the crankshaft sprocket (A), oil pump chain (B), and oil pump (C).

Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Sprocket, Oil Pump Chain & Oil Pump
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Tighten the bolts on the oil pump.

Fig 3: Oil Pump Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Install the baffle plate.

Fig 4: Baffle Plate With Torque Specifications
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Set the crankshaft sprocket so that the No. 1 piston is at top dead center (TDC). Align the key (A) on the sprocket and crankshaft with the pointer (B) on the engine block.

Fig 5: Aligning Key On Sprocket & Crankshaft With Pointer On Engine Block
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Move the cam chain so that the colored piece (A) aligns with the punched mark (B) on the crankshaft sprocket.

Fig 6: Aligning Punched Mark On Crankshaft Sprocket
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Install the oil pump chain guide (A) and oil pump chain tensioner (B) with the seat clip (C).

Fig 7: Oil Pump Chain Guide, Oil Pump Chain Tensioner & Seat Clip With Torque Specifications
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Remove the set clip from the oil pump chain tensioner.

Fig 8: Identifying Set Clip & Oil Pump Chain Tensioner
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Install the cam chain (see CAM CHAIN INSTALLATION ).