Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
- Remove the oil pump bolt.
- Remove the oil pump and oil pump drive shaft.
- Remove the crankshaft oil deflector nuts.
- Remove the crankshaft oil deflector.
- Inspect the oil pump driveshaft at both ends for rounding of the corners.