For 1990-2009 cars only
- Install the following items:
- Coat the drive gear, the driven gear and the housing gear surfaces with clean engine oil.
- Install the drive gear and the driven gear into the pump body. Align the matching marks on the gears. Install the smooth side of the gear toward the pump cover.
- Install the oil pump cover.
- Install the oil pump cover bolts. Tighten the oil pump cover bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
- Inspect the oil pump for smoothness of operation by turning the oil pump driveshaft by hand.
- Install the oil pump driveshaft and the new retainer.
Note: Replace the pressure relief valve spring when using the oil pump again.
| 1.1. | The pressure relief valve |
| 1.2. | The pressure relief valve spring |
| 1.3. | The retaining pin |
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Ensure the oil pump driveshaft is inspected for wear and/or damage, and replaced if necessary. An excessively worn or damaged oil pump driveshaft may fail causing severe engine damage.
