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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

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 894336  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  3. Remove the timing belt cover. Refer to Timing Belt Front Cover Replacement .
  4. Remove the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement .
  5. Remove the rear timing belt cover. Refer to Timing Belt Rear Cover Replacement .
  6. Remove the A/C compressor and idler power steering bracket bolts.
  7. Position the A/C compressor and idler bracket out of the way of the oil pump housing and secure.
  8. Remove the generator lower mounting bolt.
  9. Loosen the upper generator mounting bolt.
  10. Pivot the generator out of the way and secure.

  11. Object Number: 895551  Size: SH
  12. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
  13. Remove the oil pump pickup tube.

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

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

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

  25. Object Number: 894795  Size: SH
  26. Clean the engine block and upper oil pan housing sealing surfaces.
  27. Ensure all old sealant, gasket material and residual oils 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 the oil pump bolts and install the bolts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pump bolts - L81 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 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. Install a new crankshaft drive gear bolt.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the crankshaft drive gear bolt - L81 to 250 N·m (184 lb ft) plus 45 degrees plus 15 degrees.

  14. Install the oil pump pickup tube.
  15. Install the oil pump pickup tube bolts.
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pump pickup tube bolts - L81 to 81 N·m (71 lb in).

  17. Install the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
  18. Release and pivot the generator into place and install the generator lower mounting bolt.
  19. Tighten
    Tighten the generator lower mounting bolt - L81 to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).

  20. Position the A/C compressor and idler pulley bracket.
  21. Install the A/C compressor and bracket bolts.
  22. Tighten
    Tighten the A/C compressor and bracket bolts to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).

  23. Install the rear timing belt cover. Refer to Timing Belt Rear Cover Replacement .
  24. Important: The oil pump bolts must be re-tightened to the appropriate specifications AFTER the generator mounting bolts and the drive belt idler pulley for camshafts 3 and 4 have been tightened to specifications to allow for proper compression of the oil pump gasket.


    Object Number: 894304  Size: SH
  25. Install and tighten the drive belt idler pulley for camshafts 3 and 4. Re-tighten the oil pump bolts.
  26. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pump bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 894336  Size: SH
  27. Install the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement .
  28. Install the intake air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  29. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  30. Tighten
    Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).