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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
  2. Remove the oil pump bolt.
  3. Remove the oil pump and oil pump drive shaft.
    Fig 1: Oil Pump & Oil Pump Drive Shaft
    G01828764Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the crankshaft oil deflector nuts.
  5. Fig 2: Crankshaft Oil Deflector
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  6. Remove the crankshaft oil deflector.
  7. Inspect the oil pump driveshaft at both ends for rounding of the corners.