Xterra SE 2WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2002)
e. While pushing on cam ring install pivot pin.
3. Install rotor, vanes and vane rings.
Pay attention to direction of rotor.
4. Install oil pump housing and oil pump cover.
a. Wrap masking tape around splines of oil pump cover assembly to protect seal. Position oil pump cover assembly in oil pump housing
assembly, then remove masking tape.
b. Tighten bolts in a cries-cross pattern.
5. Install new seal rings carefully after packing ring grooves with petroleum jelly. Press rings down into jelly to a close fit.
Seal rings come in two different diameters. Check fit carefully in each groove.
Small diameter seal ring:...................No mark
Large diameter seal ring:.......................Yellow mark in area shown by arrow
Do not spread gap of seal ring excessively while installing. It may deform ring.