Oil Pump: Installation

2004 Toyota Celica GT, StandardSECTION Installation
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  1. Install oil pump  :
    1. Place a new gasket on the cylinder block.
    2. Engage the spline teeth of the oil pump drive rotor with the large teeth of the crankshaft, and slide the oil pump.
      Fig 1: Installing Oil Pump
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    3. Install the oil pump with the 5 bolts.

      Torque: 9.0 N.m (92 kgf.cm, 80 in.lbf) 

  2. Install crankshaft timing sprocket and timing chain  . See INSTALLATION .
  3. Fill engine with oil  .
  4. Start engine and check for leaks  .
  5. Recheck engine oil level  .
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