Oil Pump Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Remove Timing Belt.
3. Remove Oil Pan.

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4. Remove Crankshaft Sprocket using Special Tool 6793 and insert C-4686-C2.
5. Remove oil pick-up tube.

Figure 88:

6. Remove oil pump and front crankshaft seal.

INSTALLATION
1. Make sure all surfaces are clean and free of oil and dirt.

Figure 89:

2. Apply Mopar(R) Gasket Maker to oil pump as shown. Install oil ring into oil pump body discharge passage.
3. Prime oil pump before installation.
4. Align oil pump rotor flats with flats on crankshaft as you install the oil pump to the block.

NOTE: When installing oil pump, the front crankshaft seal MUST not be installed in pump, or damage may result.

Figure 90:

5. Install new front crankshaft seal using Special Tool 6780.

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6. Install crankshaft sprocket, using Special Tool 6792.
7. Install oil pump pick-up tube.

CAUTION: Installation and torque procedure for the collar must be followed or damage could occur to oil pan or collar.

8. Install oil pan and collar.
9. Install Timing Belt.