Oil Pump: Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pump Components

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CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING .
Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
Remove the LH motor mount bolt.
Install the special tool to the exhaust manifold.

Fig 2: Installing Special Tool To Exhaust Manifold
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Attach the engine lifting equipment and raise the engine.

Fig 3: Attaching Engine Lifting Equipment
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Remove the 3 A/C compressor bracket bolts.
Remove the A/C compressor bracket nut.
Remove the 2 A/C compressor bracket brace bolts and the A/C compressor bracket.
Lower the engine and remove the engine lifting equipment.
Remove the oil filter.
If equipped, remove the oil cooler. For additional information, refer to OIL COOLER .
Remove the 6 oil filter housing bolts and the oil filter housing.

CAUTION: Do not reuse the liquid injection seal. A new service seal must be installed.

Fig 4: Removing Liquid Injection Seal

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Remove and discard the liquid injection seal.
Remove and inspect the oil pump drive gear, driven gear and cover. Install new components if necessary.

Fig 5: Removing Oil Pump Drive Gear, Driven Gear And Cover
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Inspect the face of the oil pump for flatness.

Fig 6: Inspecting Face Of Oil Pump
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