Sentra XE L4-1597cc 1.6L DOHC MFI (GA16DE) (1997)
2. Install O-ring on oil pump housing. Apply ATF to O-ring.
3. Install inner and outer gears on oil pump housing. Take care with the direction of the inner gear.
4. Install oil pump cover on oil pump housing.
a. Wrap masking tape around splines of oil pump cover assembly to protect seal. Position oil pump cover assembly on oil pump housing
assembly, then remove masking, tape.
b. Tighten bolts in numerical order.
5. Install new seal rings carefully after packing ring groove with petroleum jelly. Do not spread gap of seal ring excessively while installing. It may
deform the ring.