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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

J 39946 Crankshaft Socket

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the oil pump. Refer to Oil Pump Replacement.

  2. Object Number: 517185  Size: SH
  3. Align the primary timing marks (1) using the J 39946 .
  4. Remove the secondary camshaft drive chains. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Replacement - Right Side and Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Replacement - Left Side.
  5. Remove the primary drive chain tensioner. Refer to Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Replacement.

  6. Object Number: 928361  Size: SH
  7. Remove the oil outlet tube bolts (1-5).
  8. Remove the oil outlet tube.

  9. Object Number: 928363  Size: SH
  10. Remove and discard the oil outlet tube O-ring.
  11. Clean and inspect the oil outlet tube. Refer to Oil Pump Outlet Tube Cleaning and Inspection.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 928363  Size: SH
  1. Install a NEW O-ring on the oil outlet tube.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 928361  Size: SH
  3. Install the oil outlet tube and bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the oil outlet tube bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 517185  Size: SH
  5. Ensure the primary timing marks (1) are aligned vertically.
  6. Install the primary drive chain tensioner. Refer to Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Replacement.
  7. Install the secondary camshaft drive chains. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Replacement - Left Side and Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Replacement - Right Side.
  8. Install the oil pump. Refer to Oil Pump Replacement.