Oil Pump: Assembly

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Install new O-ring to oil pump cover.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-ring.
- Apply ATF to O-ring.
  
  Fig 1: Installing O-Ring To Oil Pump Cover
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install new O-ring to oil pump housing.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-ring.
- Apply ATF to O-ring.
  
  Fig 2: Installing O-Ring To Oil Pump Housing
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install oil pump housing oil seal to the oil pump housing until it is flush using Tool.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse oil seal.
- Apply ATF to oil seal.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Oil Pump Housing Oil Seal To Oil Pump Housing
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
After temporarily tightening the bolts for the oil pump housing to the oil pump cover, tighten them as shown.
: 9.0 N.m (0.92 kg-m, 80 in-lb.)

Fig 4: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Oil Pump Housing To Oil Pump Cover Bolts
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.