Engine Oil Pump - Installation

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Thoroughly clean all bolt threads and threaded area in the engine, removing all oil residue, before assembly.

1. Prime oil pump before installation by filling rotor cavity with clean engine oil.
2. Install oil pump and gasket carefully over the crankshaft and position pump onto block.




NOTE: DO NOT apply the thread sealant to the underside of the bolt head.

3. Apply Mopar Thread Sealant as directed on the package to the oil pump cover bolts where indicated. The sealant must be applied from the tip to approximately 10 mm of the thread length. Tighten the oil pump cover bolts to 12 Nm (105 in.lbs.). Tighten oil pump to block bolts to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.)




4. Install new O-ring on oil pickup tube.
5. Install oil pickup tube.
6. Install oil pan. Engine Oil Pan - Installation
7. Install crankshaft sprocket. Timing Belt & Sprockets - Installation
8. Install timing belt. Timing Belt & Sprockets - Installation
9. Install the timing belt covers. Timing Cover - Installation
10. Install the crankshaft vibration damper. Vibration Damper - Installation
11. Install the accessory drive belts. Accessory Drive Belt - Installation
12. Fill the cooling system. Service and Repair
13. Fill engine crankcase with proper oil to the correct level.