Oil Pump: Installation

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Using the ST, install the front oil seal.

ST 499587100 OIL SEAL INSTALLER

NOTE: Use a new front oil seal.

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Apply liquid gasket to the mating surfaces of oil pump.
NOTE: Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.

Liquid gasket:

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

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Apply a coat of engine oil to the inside of front oil seal.

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Install the oil pump to cylinder block.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the front oil seal during installation.
- Make sure the front oil seal lip is not folded.
NOTE:
- Align the flat surface of oil pump's inner rotor with that of crankshaft before installation.
- Use new O-rings.
- Do not forget to install O-rings.
Apply liquid gasket to the three bolts thread shown in figure. (When reusing bolts)
Liquid gasket:

THREE BOND 1324 (Part No. 004403042) or equivalent

Tightening torque:

6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

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Install the crank sprocket. Refer to MECHANICAL(STI)>CRANK SPROCKET>INSTALLATION .
Install the water pump. Refer to COOLING(STI)>WATER PUMP>INSTALLATION .
Install the crankshaft position sensor. Refer to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (STI)>CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR>INSTALLATION .
Lift up the vehicle.
Install oil cooler pipe (A) and hose (C).
Install the oil cooler pipe (A) to oil pump using the bolts (B).
Tightening torque:

6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

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Lower the vehicle.
Install the radiator. Refer to COOLING(STI)>RADIATOR>INSTALLATION .
Connect the battery ground terminal.