Oil Pump Assembly

^ Tools Required
- J 21882 Oil Suction Pipe Installer, or equivalent

NOTE: Replace the pressure relief valve spring when you reuse the oil pump.





1. Install the following items:
^ The pressure regulator valve.
^ The pressure regulator spring.
^ The retaining pin.





2. Coat the drive gear, the driven gear and the housing gear surfaces with clean engine oil.
3. Install the drive gear and the driven gear into the pump body. Align the matchmarks on the gears. Install the smooth side of the gear toward the pump cover.





4. Install the pump cover.





5. Install the cover bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
6. Inspect the pump for smoothness of operation by turning the oil pump driveshaft by hand.





7. Install the oil pump screen.
a. If removed, replace the oil pump screen. The oil pump screen must have a good press fit into the oil pump body.
b. Mount the oil pump in a soft jawed vise.
c. Apply sealer to the end of the pipe.
d. Use the oil suction pipe installer and a soft faced hammer in order to tap the oil pump screen into the pump body. The screen must align parallel with the bottom of the oil pan when it is installed.





8. Install the shaft and the retainer.