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Oil Pump: Installation

  1. Install oil pump.
    1. Remove any old packing (FIPG) material and be careful not to drop any oil on the contact surfaces of the oil pump and cylinder block.
      • Using a razor blade and gasket scraper, remove all the old packing (FIPG) material from the gasket surfaces and sealing grooves.
      • Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the loose material.
      • Using a non-residue solvent, clean both sealing surfaces.
    2. Apply seal packing to the oil pump as shown in the illustration.
      1. Seal packing  : Part No. 08826-00080 or equivalent
      2. Install a nozzle that has been cut to a 2-3 mm (0.08-0.12 in.) opening.
      Fig 1: Installing Oil Pump
      G01161621Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Parts must be assembled within 3 minutes of application. Otherwise the material must be removed and reapplied.
      • Immediately remove nozzle from the tube and reinstall cap.

      Avoid applying an excessive amount to the surface.
    3. Place a new O-ring on the cylinder block.
      Fig 2: Placing O-Ring On Cylinder Block
      G01161622Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Engage the spline teeth of the oil pump drive gear with the large teeth of the crankshaft, and slide the oil pump on the crankshaft.
      Fig 3: Displaying Oil Pump Installation
      G01161623Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Install the oil pump with the 9 bolts. Uniformly tighten the bolts in several passes.

      Torque: 

      1. 10 mm Head  : 8 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 69 in.lbf)
      2. 12 mm Head  : 19.5 N.m (200 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)

  2. Install Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor.
    1. Torque  : 8 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 69 in.lbf)
  3. Install baffle plate to No. 1 oil pan.
    1. Torque  : 8 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 69 in.lbf)
  4. Install No. 1 oil pan.
    1. Remove any old packing (FIPG) material and be careful not to drop any oil on the contact surfaces of the oil pan, oil pump and cylinder block.
      • Using a razor blade and gasket scraper, remove all the old packing (FIPG) material from the gasket surfaces and sealing grooves.
      • Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the loose material.
      • Using a non-residue solvent, clean both sealing surfaces.
    2. Apply seal packing to the oil pan as shown in the illustration. See Fig 4.
      1. Seal packing: Part No. 08826-00080 or equivalent 
      2. Region "X" is at the outer side of the bolt hole. 
      3. Region "Y" is at the inner side of the bolt hole. 
      4. Fig 4: Installing No. 1 Oil Pan
        G01161624Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • Install a nozzle that has been cut to a 4-5 mm (0.16-0.20 in.) opening.
      NOTE: Avoid applying an excessive amount to the surface.
      • Parts must be assembled within 3 minutes of application. Otherwise the material must be removed and reapplied.
      • Immediately remove nozzle from the tube and reinstall cap.
    3. Install the oil pan with the 19 bolts. Uniformly tighten the bolts in several passes.

      Torque: 

      1. 10 mm Head  : 8 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 69 in.lbf)
      2. 12 mm Head  : 19.5 N.m (200 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)
      3. 14 mm Head  : 37.2 N.m (380 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)

    4. Install the flywheel housing under cover with the 2 bolts.
      1. Torque  : 7.8 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 69 in.lbf)
  5. Install oil strainer.

    Install a new gasket and the oil strainer with the bolt and 2 nuts.

    1. Torque  : 8 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 69 in.lbf)

  6. Install No. 2 oil pan.
    1. Remove any old packing (FIPG) material and be careful not to drop any oil on the contact surface of the No. 1 and No. 2 oil pans.
      • Using a razor blade and gasket scraper, remove all the old packing (FIPG) material from the gasket surfaces and sealing grooves.
      • Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the loose material.
      • Using a non-residue solvent, clean both sealing surfaces.
      NOTE: Do not use a solvent which will affect the painted surfaces.
    2. Apply seal packing to the No. 2 oil pan as shown in the illustration.
      1. Seal packing  : Part No. 08826-00080 or equivalent
      • Install a nozzle that has been cut to a 4-5 mm (0. 16-0.20 in.) opening.
      • Fig 5: Installing No. 2 Oil Pan
        G01161625Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Avoid applying an excessive amount to the surface.
      • Parts must be assembled within 3 minutes of application. Otherwise the material must be removed and reapplied.
      • Immediately remove nozzle from the tube and rein stall cap.
    3. Install the No. 2 oil pan with the 10 bolts and 2 nuts. Uniformly tighten the bolts and nuts in several passes.
      1. Torque  : 8 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 69 in.lbf)
  7. Install A/C compressor housing bracket.
    1. Torque  : 25 N.m (250 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf)
  8. Install No. 3 timing belt cover. See INSTALLATION .
  9. Install timing pulleys. See INSTALLATION (RX 300) .
  10. Install timing belt. See INSTALLATION (RX 300) .
  11. Install adjusting strut and power steering pump drive belt.
    1. Temporarily install the adjusting strut with the bolt and nut.
    2. Install the drive belt with the pivot and adjusting bolts.
      1. Torque  : 43.1 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf)
    3. Tighten the nut.
      1. Torque  : 43.1 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf)
  12. Install WU-TWC. Install a new gasket and the WU-TWC with the 2 nuts.
    1. Torque  : 62 N.m (630 kgf.cm, 46 ft.lbf)
  13. Install No. 2 front exhaust pipe. See INSTALLATION .
  14. Install A/C compressor. See INSTALLATION .
  15. Install generator. See INSTALLATION .
  16. Install RH fender apron seal.
  17. Install RH front wheel.
  18. Install front upper suspension brace. See INSTALLATION .
  19. Install outer cowl top panel. See INSTALLATION .
  20. Fill engine with oil.
  21. Start engine and check for leaks.
  22. Recheck engine oil level.