Assembly
A. OIL SEAL INSTALLATION
Using the special tool, install the oil seal in the pump housing.
B. DRIVEN GEAR/DRIVE GEAR INSTALLATION
Measure the side clearance of the oil pump gear and replace the gear or oil pump assembly if it exceeds the standard value.
Standard value: 0.03-0.05 mm (0.0012 - 0.0020 in.)
C STEEL BALL INSTALLATION
Install a steel ball in the position shown in the figure.
D. REACTION SHAFT SUPPORT INSTALLATION
1. Assemble the reaction shaft support and pump housing and tighten the bolts by hand.
2. Insert the special tool (MD998336) in the oil pump mounting bolt hole and tighten the outside circumference using the special tool (MD998335) to position the support and housing.
3. Tighten the five bolts to the specified torque.
Oil pump bolts: 11 Nm (8.0 ft.lbs.)
4. Make sure that the oil pump gear turns freely.
E. O-ring INSTALLATION
Install a new O-ring in the groove of the pump housing and apply petrolatum to the O-ring.