Oil Pump: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the collector cover.
- Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
- Remove the radiator. < refer to REMOVAL , Radiator.>
- Remove the crankshaft position sensor. < refer to REMOVAL , Crankshaft Position Sensor.>
- Remove the water pump. < refer to REMOVAL , Water Pump.>
- Remove the crank sprocket. < refer to REMOVAL , Crank Sprocket.>
- Remove the bolts which secure oil pump to cylinder block.NOTE: When disassembling and checking the oil pump, loosen the relief valve plug before removing the oil pump.
- Remove the oil pump by using flat tip screwdriver.CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the mating surface of the cylinder block and oil pump.
- Remove the front oil seal from the oil pump.