Installation

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Thoroughly clean all bolt threads and threaded area in the engine, removing all oil residue, before assembly.

1. Prime oil pump before installation by filling rotor cavity with clean engine oil.
2. Install oil pump and gasket carefully over the crankshaft and position pump onto block.





NOTE: DO NOT apply the thread sealant to the underside of the bolt head.

3. Apply Mopar Thread Sealant as directed on the package to the oil pump cover bolts where indicated. The sealant must be applied from the tip to approximately 10 mm of the thread length. Tighten the oil pump cover bolts to 12 Nm (105 in.lbs.). Tighten oil pump to block bolts to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.)




4. Install new O-ring on oil pickup tube.
5. Install oil pickup tube.
6. Install oil pan.
7. Install crankshaft sprocket.
8. Install timing belt.
9. Install the timing belt covers.
10. Install the crankshaft vibration damper.
11. Install the accessory drive belts.
12. Fill the cooling system. (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
13. Fill engine crankcase with proper oil to the correct level.