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Removal & Disassembly

  1. Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove oil pump mounting bolts. Remove oil pump and drive shaft extension.
  2. To disassemble, remove pump cover. DO NOT remove pick-up tube from cover unless loose or broken. If pick-up tube is loose, bent or has been removed, replace pick-up tube and pump cover.
    WARNING: Pressure regulator valve spring is under pressure. Remove retaining pin carefully in order to avoid possible injury.
  3. Remove gears from pump body. Remove cotter pin securing spring and pressure regulator valve. Remove valve and spring.