Now that all of the components have been trimmed to fit precisely, it's time to final-assemble the shaft and main case as a unit.

At this point, if you haven't done so already, disassemble all shaft and case components.

Working from the center outward, slip the oil pump plates and spacers onto the center of the shaft followed by spacers 3a and 3b.

Locate this assembly in the center of the oil pump body. (See Figure 4)

Before joining the bearing blocks to the pump body, the bearings, bearing spacers, preload spring and seals must be installed.

Beginning with the left-hand bearing block, drop in the 0.365-inch thick bearing spacer, followed by the bearing. Next oil and install the outer seal using a seal collet and hammer. Similarly assemble the right-hand bearing block starting with the 0.274-inch thick bearing spacer, preload spring, bearing and seal.

Since these bolts will be removed later for final hot rotor case assembly, precision placement and torque are not important -- simply tighten the bolts and nuts to squeeze out excess silicone sealer and maintain a parallel fit between the blocks.

Continue populating the shaft with the remaining components as shown in (shaft assembly section) Figure 1.

Since the (seal races) shaft spacers 2a and 2b are next in order, slightly oil their outer surfaces and carefully slip them over the shaft and through the seals -- making sure you don't damage the seal lips.

With the seal races fully seated, apply a bead of silicone sealer around the circumference of shaft-to-spacer joint. This prevents oil from leaking down the shaft. An alternative is to use a very thin O-ring stretched over the shaft.

Immediately install shaft spacers 1a and 4 followed by the remaining components.

When you get to the main shaft compression spring (next to the pulley), this is a composite of five separate wave springs. Simply stack all five together as one unit -- aligning the waves together to make one compact heavy spring. Make sure that the slits in the springs are staggered (do not all line up).

When all of the components are assembled, torque the end bolts down to approximately 170-180 foot pounds.