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Assembly Procedure

  1. Measure the spring free length.

    Accumulator spring (standard) 

    ACCUMULATOR SPRING SPECIFICATIONS

    Spring Outer diameter mm {in} Free length mm {in} No. of coils Wire diameter mm {in}
    Servo apply accumulator large spring 21.0 {0.827} 67.8 {2.669} 10.3 3.5 {0.138}
    Servo apply accumulator small spring 13.0 {0.512} 67.8 {2.669} 17.1 2.2 {0.087}
    Forward accumulator large spring 21.0 {0.827} 75.0 {2.953} 10.7 2.3 {0.091}
    Forward accumulator small spring 15.6 {0.614} 49.0 {1.929} 7.7 2.4 {0.094}
    • If not as specified, replace the spring.
  2. Install the forward accumulator small spring, forward accumulator large spring and forward accumulator.
    Fig 1: View Of Forward Accumulator Small Spring
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  3. Install the servo apply accumulator small spring, servo apply accumulator large spring and servo apply accumulator.
    Fig 2: View Of Servo Apply Accumulator Small Spring
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  1. Apply ATF to new oil seal and install it onto oil pump housing using the SST  .
    Fig 1: Installing Oil Seal
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  2. Measure the clearance between the end of the oil pump housing and the outer rotor and inner rotor at four places along their circumferences.

    Clearance between the end of the oil pump housing and the outer rotor and inner rotor 

    Standard: 0.04-0.05 mm {0.0016-0.0019 in} 

    Maximum: 0.05 mm {0.002 in} 

    • If not as specified, replace the oil pump.
    Fig 2: Measuring Clearance Between End Of Oil Pump Housing And Outer Rotor
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  3. Measure the clearance between the outer rotor and the inner rotor.

    Clearance between the outer rotor and the inner rotor 

    Standard: 0.02-0.11 mm {0.0008-0.0043 in} 

    Maximum: 0.12 mm {0.0047 in} 

    • If not within the specification, replace the oil pump.
  4. Apply ATF to the outer and inner rotors.
  5. Align the marks and install the outer and inner rotors.
    Fig 3: Measuring Clearance Between Outer Rotor And Inner Rotor
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  6. Install the oil pump flange.
  7. Mount the oil pump cover onto the oil pump housing.
    Fig 4: Marking Outer And Inner Rotors
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  8. Tighten the bolts evenly and gradually in the order shown.

    Tightening torque 

    8.1-10.9 N.m {83-111 kgf.cm, 72-96 in.lbf] 

    Fig 5: View Of Bolt Tightening Sequence
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  9. Apply ATF to new O-ring and install it onto the oil pump housing.

    O-ring inner diameter 209.5 mm {8.248 in} 

    Fig 6: Identifying Oil Pump Housing, O-Ring & Oil Pump Cover
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  10. Apply ATF to new seal rings and install them onto the oil pump cover.

    Seal ring inner diameter 

    47.1 mm {1.854 in} 

    Fig 7: Locating Seal Rings On Oil Pump Cover
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