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Oil Pump: Installation

  1. INSTALL OIL PUMP 

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

    Fig 1: Installing New Gasket & Oil Pump With Bolts
    G02854354Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Torque: 18.6 N.m (190 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf) 
  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
      G02854355Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Set the chain on the 2 sprockets as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE:
      • 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.
      • Fig 3: Setting Mark On Oil Pump Drive Shaft Sprocket At Colored Link
        G02854356Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the chain and 2 sprockets with the nut.
      1. Torque: 29.5 N.m (300 kgf.cm, 20 ft.lbf) 
  3. INSTALL CHAIN TENSIONER 

    Install the spring and plate with the bolt.

    Fig 4: Installing Spring & Plate With Bolt
    G02854357Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Torque: 12 N.m (120 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 the illustration.
      Fig 5: Applying Seal Packing To Oil Pan
      G02854358Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Seal packing: Part No. 08826 - 00080 or equivalent 
      • Install a nozzle that has been cut to a 4.0 - 4.5 mm (0.16 - 0.18 in.) opening.
        NOTE: 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 With Bolts & Nuts
      G02854359Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Torque: 9 N.m (90 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  ACTUATOR/ABS ECU  ) 
  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 Gaskets & Front Exhaust Pipe With Compression Springs And Bolts
    G02854360Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Torque: 
    2. 43 N.m (439 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf) for bolt A 
    3. 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