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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 35268-A Camshaft/Front Main Seal Installer
    • J 42065 Crank Hub Holding Tool
    • J 42098 Crank Hub TORX Socket

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the intake air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 894336  Size: SH
  4. Remove the front timing belt cover. Refer to Timing Belt Front Cover Replacement .
  5. Remove the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement .
  6. Remove the rear timing belt cover. Refer to Timing Belt Rear Cover Replacement .
  7. Remove the A/C compressor and the idler power steering bracket bolts.
  8. Position the A/C compressor and the idler bracket out of the way of the oil pump housing and secure.
  9. Remove the generator lower mounting bolt.
  10. Loosen the upper generator mounting bolt.
  11. Pivot the generator out of the way and secure.

  12. Object Number: 896094  Size: SH
  13. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
  14. Remove the oil pump pickup tube.

  15. Object Number: 894872  Size: SH
  16. Mount the J 42065 to the crankshaft drive gear.

  17. Object Number: 894299  Size: SH
  18. Use the J 42098 to remove the crankshaft drive gear bolt.
  19. Remove the crankshaft drive gear.

  20. Object Number: 894300  Size: SH
  21. Remove the oil pump bolts.
  22. Remove the 3 oil pan housing bolts that thread into the oil pump.
  23. Remove the oil pump.
  24. Remove the front main oil seal and the collar from the oil pump.
  25. Clean the oil pump sealing surfaces if pump is to be reinstalled.

  26. Object Number: 894795  Size: SH
  27. Clean the engine block and the upper oil pan housing sealing surfaces.
  28. Ensure all the old sealant, gasket material and residual oil is removed.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the oil pump gasket.
  2. Install the oil pump and align with the guide pins.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Apply Permatex Threadlocker Blue P/N 21485278, or equivalent, to oil the pump bolts and install the bolts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pump bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 894296  Size: SH
  6. Install the oil pump collar.
  7. Install the front main oil seal. Coat the lip of the front of the main oil seal with a small amount of clean engine oil to aid in installation.
  8. Use the J 35268-A to install the front main oil seal.
  9. Ensure that the front main oil seal is fully and evenly seated.

  10. Object Number: 894299  Size: SH
  11. Install the crankshaft drive gear.

  12. Object Number: 894872  Size: SH
  13. Mount the J 42065 to the crankshaft drive gear.
  14. Using the J 42098 , Install a new crankshaft drive gear bolt .
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the crankshaft drive gear bolt to 250 N·m (184 lb ft).

  16. Using the J 36660-A tighten the crankshaft drive gear bolt in the following sequence:
  17. Tighten

    1. The first pass, rotate the crankshaft drive gear bolt 45 Degrees.
    2. The second pass, rotate the crankshaft drive gear bolt an additional 15 Degrees
  18. Lubricate the new oil pump pickup tube O-ring with motor oil.
  19. Important: Ensure that the oil pump pickup tube O-Ring is installed prior to pickup tube installation.


    Object Number: 896094  Size: SH
  20. Install the oil pump pickup tube.
  21. Install the oil pump pickup tube bolts.
  22. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pickup tube bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  23. Install the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
  24. Release and pivot the generator into place and install the generator lower mounting bolt.
  25. Tighten
    Tighten the generator mounting bolts to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).

  26. Position the A/C compressor and idler pulley bracket.
  27. Install the A/C compressor and bracket bolts.
  28. Tighten
    Tighten the A/C compressor bracket bolt to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).


    Object Number: 894304  Size: SH

    Notice: The oil pump bolts must be re-tightened after the generator mounting bolt has been tightened to specifications to allow for uniform compression of the oil pump gasket.

  29. Install and tighten the drive belt idler pulley for camshafts 3 and 4. Tighten the oil pump bolts.
  30. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pump bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 894731  Size: SH
  31. Install the rear timing belt cover. Refer to Timing Belt Rear Cover Replacement .

  32. Object Number: 894336  Size: SH
  33. Install the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement .
  34. Install the intake air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  35. Connect the negative battery cable.
  36. Tighten
    Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).