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Oil Pump Chain: Installation

  1. Press-fit a new oil seal using ST and a press.
    NOTE: Apply CVTF to the press-fitting area.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: HOUSING BUSHING INSTALLER AND REMOVER (927720000)

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  2. Install the drive sprocket and snap ring.
    NOTE: Align the snap ring opening with the position (a) shown in the figure.
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    (A) Snap ring
    (B) Drive sprocket
    (C) Oil pump chain cover
  3. Place the oil pump chain (B) on the drive sprocket (A).
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  4. Place the oil pump chain (B) on the driven sprocket (A), and install the driven sprocket (A) to the oil pump chain cover (C).
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  5. Install a new seal ring.
    NOTE:
    • Apply CVTF to the seal rings.
    • Do not stretch the seal ring more than necessary.
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  6. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of the oil pump chain cover as shown in the figure, and temporarily install the oil pump chain cover.
    NOTE:
    • Before applying liquid gasket, degrease the old liquid gasket seal surface of the oil pump chain cover and converter case.
    • Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.

    Preparation items: 

    Liquid gasket: THREE BOND 1215B or equivalent

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    (A) M8 x 22
    (B) M8 x 35
  7. Tighten the oil pump chain cover mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    24 N.m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.7 ft-lb)

  8. Install the torque converter. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR690)>TORQUE CONVERTER>INSTALLATION .