Oil Pump Disassemble

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Remove the oil pump driveshaft and oil pump driveshaft retainer.

Fig 1: Removing Oil Pump Driveshaft And Oil Pump Driveshaft Retainer
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Important: DO NOT remove the oil pump screen from the pipe. The pipe and oil pump screen are serviced as a complete assembly.
Remove the oil pump screen, if necessary.
The oil pump screen has a press fit into the oil pump cover.

Fig 2: Removing Oil Pump Screen
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Remove the oil pump cover bolts.

Fig 3: Removing Oil Pump Cover Bolts
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Remove the oil pump cover.

Fig 4: Removing Oil Pump Cover
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Remove the oil pump drive gear and the oil pump driven gear.
Matchmark the gear teeth for assembly.

Fig 5: Removing Oil Pump Drive Gear And Oil Pump Driven Gear
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CAUTION: Refer to SAFETY GLASSES CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

CAUTION: In some models, the pressure regulator valve spring is under pressure. Remove the retaining pin carefully in order to avoid bodily injury.
Remove the following items:
1. 7.1. The oil pump pressure relief valve spring straight pin.
2. 7.2. The oil pump pressure relief spring.
  CAUTION: Refer to CLEANING SOLVENT CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
3. 7.3. The oil pump pressure relief valve. If the valve is stuck, soak the pump housing in cleaning solvent.
Fig 6: Removing Oil Pump Pressure Relief Valve Spring Straight Pin
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