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Injection Pump: Installation

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  1. Install pump on mounting plate. Leave bolts loose until timing marks are aligned. After aligning marks, tighten mounting bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 N.m). Reconnect fuel pipes, hoses, solenoid wire and control cables.
  2. Note that fuel return pipe union screw is marked "OUT" to avoid incorrect hookups. Align fuel pipe connections with fuel delivery valves. Tighten connections to 18 ft. lbs. (25 N.m). Install sprocket on pump shaft but do not tighten nut yet.
  3. Turn pump sprocket by hand to align mark on sprocket with mark on mounting plate. Insert holding pin (2064) in pump sprocket. Tighten nut to 33 ft. lbs. (45 N.m). Make sure that crankshaft is at TDC and reinstall timing belt. Adjust belt tension and pump timing. Bleeding is not required.
Fig 1: Aligning Injection Pump Reference Marks
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