Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
Important: Rotate the oil pump driveshaft as necessary in order to obtain the engagement with the oil pump drive.
- Install the crankshaft oil deflector.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the crankshaft oil deflector nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the oil pump and oil pump drive shaft.
- Install the oil pump bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Install the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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