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Oil Pump Chain: Installation

  1. Check the projection (A) of the knock pins.
    NOTE: When attached on the oil pump chain cover side, install them on the converter case side.
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    Specification: 

    8.5 - 9.5 mm (0.33 - 0.37 in)

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  2. 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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  3. 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
  4. Place the oil pump chain (B) on the drive sprocket (A).
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  5. Place the oil pump chain (B) on the driven sprocket (A), and install the driven sprocket (A) to the oil pump chain cover (C).
    CAUTION: If the ball bearing is removed from the driven sprocket, replace the driven sprocket with a new part.
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  6. 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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  7. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of the converter case 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.
    • Set the oil pump chain cover to the mounting surface.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1216J or equivalent

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  8. Tighten the oil pump chain cover mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    21 N.m (2.1 kgf-m, 15.5 ft-lb)

  9. Install the torque converter. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580)>TORQUE CONVERTER>INSTALLATION .