Villager V6-181 3.0L SOHC VIN 1 EFI (1997)
3. Install the inner and outer gears into the oil pump housing.
NOTE: Note the direction of the inner gear during installation.
4. Wrap the oil pump cover splines with tape to protect the front oil pump seal during assembly.
Oil Pump Cover Bolt Removal Sequence
5. Install the oil pump cover onto the oil pump housing. Tighten the eight oil pump cover bolts in the sequence shown in the Oil Pump Cover
Tightening Sequence to 7-11 Nm (62-97 inch lbs.).
NOTE: Before installing the oil pump cover, fill the oil pump housing cavity with automatic transmission fluid. This will prime the pump.
6. Pack the seal ring grooves with petroleum jelly and install the new seal rings. Ensure the seal ring ends are properly clasped.
CAUTION: Do not spread the gap of the seal rings further than necessary, or distortion may result.
7. Remove the tape from the oil pump cover splines.
