Removal and Installation

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
^ When installing oil pump, apply engine oil to rotor.
^ Make sure that 0-ring is fitted properly.
^ Use a scraper to remove old RTV silicone sealant from mating surface of front cover.
^ Also remove traces of old RTV silicone sealant from mating surface of cylinder block.

1. Remove drive belts.
2. Remove oil pan.
3. Remove oil strainer.
4. Remove front cover.
5. Install front cover, applying a continuous bead of RTV silicone sealant to mating surface of front cover assembly. (Use Genuine RTV silicone sealant Part No. 999MP-A7007.)
6. Reinstall parts in reverse order of removal.