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.
Oil Pump: Installation
- Prime the oil pump. Add 2 tablespoons of clean engine oil to the oil pump and rotate the oil pump by hand.
- Install the oil pump and the upper bolts, lower stud bolts.
Torque: Stage 1: Tighten all fasteners to: 18 lb.in (2 Nm) | Stage 2: Tighten the upper bolts to: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) | Stage 3: Tighten the lower stud bolts to: 177 lb.in (20 Nm) | Stage 4: Tighten the upper bolts an additional: 45 deg. | Stage 5: Tighten the lower stud bolts an additional: 60 deg.
- Install the crankshaft sprocket.
- Lubricate with clean engine oil and install the oil pump screen and pickup tube O-ring seal.
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- Install the oil pump screen and pickup tube and the bolts.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Install the oil pump screen and pickup tube nut.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)
- Install the oil pump screen and pickup tube and the bolts.
- Install the crankshaft bolt.
- Install the following items:
- Install the oil pan. Refer to: Oil Pan .
- Install the RH and LH timing chains. Refer to: Timing Chain .
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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.