Important: When replacing the oil pump drive gear, always use a new O-ring.
1. Coat the n ew O -ring with clean engine oil before install it on the oil pump drive gear.
2. Install the O-ring on the oil pump drive gear.
Important: Clean the bore and apply a small amount of clean engine oil before installing the oil pump drive gear. Do not force the oil pump drive gear into place. Th e oil pump drive gear should slide into place with slight resistance .
3. Install the oil pump drive gear into the engine block.
• Index the drive with the camshaft gear.
• Make sure the oil pump drive gear is fully seated before installing the retaining clamp and bolt.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
4. Install the retaining clamp and bolt to the engine block.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 4 2 N-m (31 Ib ft).
5. Untie the engine wiring harness extension harness assembly and reposition.
6. Install the fuel filter to the lower intake manifold.
7. Install the upper intake manifold cover to the engine.
8. Connect the battery negative cables to the batteries. Refer to Battery Cable in Engine Electrical.
