TL FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
35. Apply a light coat of new engine oil to the lip of the crankshaft oil seal, and apply new engine oil to the new O-ring (A).
36. Install the dowel pins (B), then align the inner rotor with the crankshaft, and install the oil pump (C).
37. Clean the excess grease off the crankshaft, and check the seal for distortion.
38. Install the baffle plate (D), then install the oil strainer (E) with a new O-ring (F).
NOTE:
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Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
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Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the oil pump.
39. Install the rocker arm oil control solenoid/oil filter assembly (A), with a new rocker arm oil control solenoid filter (B).
40. Install the oil pan. See: Engine Lubrication/Oil Pan/Service and Repair/Engine Oil Pan Installation
41. Install the timing belt drive pulley to the crankshaft:
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J35Z6 engine See: Crankshaft Gear/Sprocket/Service and Repair
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J37A4 engine See: Crankshaft Gear/Sprocket/Service and Repair
42. Install the cylinder heads:
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J35Z6 engine See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Cylinder Head Installation
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J37A4 engine See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Cylinder Head Installation
43. Install drive plate. See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Flex Plate/Service and Repair
44. Install the transmission. See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Automatic Transmission Installation
45. Install the engine/transmission. See: Service and Repair/Engine Installation
NOTE: When any crankshaft or connecting rod bearing is replaced, run the engine at idle until it reaches normal operating temperature, then