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For 1990-2009 cars only

    Object Number: 895434  Size: SH
  1. Install the pressure relief valve and pressure relief valve spring.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the oil pump pressure relief valve plug.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pump pressure relief valve plug to 40 N·m (30 lb FT).

  5. Lubricate the drive and driven rotors with clean engine oil.
  6. Important: Align the marks on the drive and driven rotors.

  7. Install the drive and driven rotors into the pump body.
  8. Important: Fill the oil pump cavities with petroleum jelly prior to installation. This will ensure that there is oil pressure immediately on initial start up and will prevent engine damage.

  9. Fill the oil pump with petroleum jelly to prime the oil pump.

  10. Object Number: 896326  Size: SH
  11. Lubricate the drive and driven rotors with clean engine oil.
  12. Install the oil pump gerotor cover bolts.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pump gerotor cover bolts -- L61 to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

    Notice: Front cover damage and engine damage will result if thegerotor gears are not properly installed into the front cover.


    Object Number: 897583  Size: SH
  14. Install the gear with the groove in the gear aligning with the race in the front cover.
  15. Install the gerotor cover and bolts.
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pump gerotor cover bolts -- L61 to 6 N·m (53 lb in).