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Oil Pump - Removal

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  1. Remove the oil pump drive bolt.
  2. Fig 1: Oil Pump Drive
    G01776842Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the oil pump drive. Do this by lifting and turning the oil pump drive.
    Fig 2: Oil Pump
    G01776843Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the bolt that attaches the oil pump to the rear main bearing cap.
  5. Remove the oil pump.
    Fig 3: Oil Pump Drive Shaft
    G01776844Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the oil pump drive shaft.

    Important:  Do not crack the oil pump drive shaft retainer.

  7. Remove the oil pump drive shaft retainer.
    Fig 4: Oil Pump Assembly
    G01776845Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  A loose oil pump tube can cause an air leak and a loss of oil pressure.

  8. Inspect the oil pump pickup tube for looseness.