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Tools Required

J 21882 Oil Pump Screen Installer


    Object Number: 30401  Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the oil pressure relief valve, spring, and oil pump housing with clean engine oil.
  2. Important: Replace the pressure relief valve spring when you reuse the oil pump.

  3. Install the following items:
  4. 2.1. The oil pressure relief valve
    2.2. The oil pressure relief spring
    2.3. The locator pin

    Object Number: 5278  Size: SH
  5. Coat the drive gear, the driven gear and the housing gear surfaces with clean engine oil.
  6. Install the drive gear and the driven gear into the pump body.
  7. Align the matchmarks on the gears. Install the smooth side of the gear toward the pump cover.


    Object Number: 5277  Size: SH
  8. Install the oil pump cover.

  9. Object Number: 5276  Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  10. Install the oil pump cover bolts.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

  12. Inspect the oil pump for smoothness of operation by turning the oil pump driveshaft by hand.

  13. Object Number: 5280  Size: SH
  14. Install the oil pump screen.
  15. 8.1. If removed, replace the oil pump screen. The oil pump screen must have a good press fit into the oil pump body.
    8.2. Mount the oil pump in a soft jawed vise.
    8.3. Apply sealant to the end of the pipe.
    8.4. Use the J 21882 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.

    Object Number: 5274  Size: SH

    Important: Install a NEW oil pump driveshaft retainer during assembly.

  16. Install the oil pump driveshaft and the NEW retainer.