Oil Pump: Installation

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Installation
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  1. INSTALL OIL PUMP 

    Install a new gasket and the oil pump with the 3 bolts.

    Torque: 19 N.m (194 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf) 

    Fig 1: Installing Oil Pump With Bolts
    G02925758Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL DRIVE CHAIN AND SPROCKETS 
    1. Set the crankshaft key into the left horizontal position and turn the cutout of the drive shaft to the top.
      Fig 2: Setting Crankshaft Key Into Left Horizontal Position
      G02925759Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Set the chain on the 2 sprockets as shown in Fig 3.
      Fig 3: Setting Chain On Sprockets
      G02925760Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      • Set the mark on the oil pump drive sprocket at the colored link in the chain.
      • Set the mark on the oil pump drive shaft sprocket at the colored link.
    3. Install the chain and 2 sprockets with the nut.

      Torque: 29.5 N.m (301 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf) 

  3. INSTALL CHAIN TENSIONER 

    Install the spring and plate with the bolt.

    Fig 4: Installing Chain Tensioner
    G02925761Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Torque: 12 N.m (122 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf) 

  4. INSTALL OIL PAN 
    1. Remove any old packing (FIPG) material and be careful not to drop any oil on the contact surfaces of the timing chain/crank case and oil pan.
      • Using a razor blade and gasket scraper, remove all the old packing (FIPG) material from the gasket surfaces and sealing grooves.
      • Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the loose material.
      • Using a non-residue solvent, clean both sealing surfaces.
        NOTE: Do not use a solvent which will affect the painted surfaces.
    2. Apply seal packing to the oil pan as shown in Fig 5.

      Seal packing: Part No. 08826-00080 or equivalent 

      Fig 5: Identifying Seal Width
      G02925762Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • Install a nozzle that has been cut to a 4.0 to 4.5 mm (0.16 to 0.18 in.) opening.

        HINT:

        Avoid applying an excessive amount to the surface.

      • Parts must be assembled within 3 minutes of application. Otherwise the material must be removed and reapplied.
      • Immediately remove nozzle from the tube and reinstall cap.
    3. Install the oil pan with the 12 bolts and 2 nuts.
      Fig 6: Installing Oil Pan, Bolts & Nuts
      G02925763Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  5. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT TIMING SPROCKET AND TIMING CHAIN (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  6. INSTALL RH ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  7. INSTALL ABS ACTUATOR (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  8. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  9. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE 

    Install 2 new gaskets and front exhaust pipe with the 2 compression springs and 4 bolts.

    Fig 7: Installing Front Exhaust Pipe, Gaskets, Compression Springs & Bolts
    G02925764Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Torque: 

    43 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf) for bolt A 

    49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf) for bolt B 

  10. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  11. FILL ENGINE WITH OIL 
  12. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS 
  13. RECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL 
RENDER: 1.0x

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