Oil Pump Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Remove timing belt and inner timing belt cover.
3. Remove oil pan.

Figure 102:

4. Remove Crankshaft Sprocket using Special Tool 6793 and insert C-4685-C2.
5. Remove oil pick-up tube.

Figure 103:

6. Remove oil pump and front crankshaft seal.

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

Figure 104:

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: Front crankshaft seal MUST be out of pump to align, or damage may result.

5. Torque all oil pump attaching bolts to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).

Figure 105:

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

Figure 106:

7. Install crankshaft sprocket, using Special Tool 6792 (FIG. 106).
8. Install oil pump pick-up tube and oil pan.
9. Install inner timing belt cover and timing belt.
10. Fill engine crankcase with proper oil to correct level.
11. Connect negative cable to battery.