Oil Pump: Installation

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

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

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

Liquid gasket applying diameter:

2.0±1.0 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 Strainer Liquid Gasket Applying Area
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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, Upper Oil Pan And Oil Pump
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Install the oil pan lower. Refer to , INSTALLATION , Oil Pan.
Install the timing chain. Refer to TIMING CHAIN ASSEMBLY .
Install the chain cover. Refer to CHAIN COVER .
Install the crank pulley. Refer to CRANK PULLEY .
Install the V-belts. Refer to V-BELT .
Install the radiator. Refer to RADIATOR .
Lift up the vehicle.
Install the under cover. Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER .
Lower the vehicle.
Fill the ATF. Refer to ENGINE COOLANT .
Refill the engine oil. Refer to , REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil.
Check the engine oil level. Refer to , INSPECTION , Engine Oil.