Oil Pump Chain: Installation

Clean the mating surface of oil pump chain cover and converter case.
Using the ST, install the oil seal.
NOTE:
- Use a new oil seal.
- Apply CVTF to the oil seal lip and press-fitting surface.
ST 499755602 PRESS SNAP RING

Fig 1: Installing Oil Seal Using Press
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Install the drive sprocket.

Fig 2: Identifying Drive Sprocket
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Install the snap ring so that its cutout portion is securely fitted into the snap ring groove of the oil pump chain cover.

Fig 3: Identifying Installation Range Of Cutout Portion For Snap Ring
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Place the oil pump chain on drive sprocket.
Place the oil pump chain on driven sprocket and install the driven sprocket to oil pump chain cover.

Fig 4: Placing Oil Pump Chain On Driven Sprocket
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Install the seal ring.
NOTE:
- Use a new seal ring.
- Apply CVTF to the seal rings.
- When installing the seal ring, do not expand the seal ring too much.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Seal Rings
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Apply liquid gasket seamlessly to the mating surface of oil pump chain cover.
CAUTION: Do not apply liquid gasket at the arrowed hole.

Liquid gasket:

THREE BOND 1215 (Part No. 004403007) or equivalent

Fig 6: Caution For Applying Liquid Gasket On Oil Pump Chain Cover Hole
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Install the oil pump chain cover.
Tightening torque:

21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.5 ft-lb)

Fig 7: Locating Oil Pump Chain Cover Mounting Bolts
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Install the torque converter assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. Refer to INSTALLATION .