Engine Lubrication System

Oil Pump Installation

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  • Install the outer rotor [A] into the crankcase.
  • Assemble: Oil (Water) Pump Shaft [B] Pin [C] Inner Rotor [D]

To prevent dropping, apply grease to the pin.

  • Install the inner rotor assembly into the crankcase.

Fit the slot [E] onto the projection [F].

Oil Pump Installation

  • Replace the O-ring [A] with a new one.
  • Apply grease to the new O-ring.
  • Install the oil (water) pump body [B].
Oil Pump Installation

  • Apply coolant to the surface of the rubber seal [A] on the impeller.
  • Install the impeller, washer and bolt.
  • Tighten: Torque - Impeller Bolt: 9.8 NВ·m (1.0 kgfВ·m, 87 inВ·lb)
Oil Pump Installation

  • Replace the O-ring [A] with a new one.
  • Apply grease to the new O-ring.
  • Install the dowel pins [B] and water pump cover [C].
  • Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the water pump cover bolts (L = 40 mm, 1.6 in.), and tighten them.

Torque - Water Pump Cover Bolts: 9.8 NВ·m (1.0 kgfВ·m, 87 inВ·lb)

Insert the bolt (L = 25 mm, 1.0 in.) to the upper bolt hole.

  • Install the water pipe and hoses (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter).
  • Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the water pipe mounting bolt.
  • Tighten:

Torque - Water Pipe Mounting Bolt: 9.8 NВ·m (1.0 kgfВ·m, 87 inВ·lb) Water Hose Clamp Screws: 3.0 NВ·m (0.31 kgfВ·m, 27 inВ·lb)

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