Removal Procedure
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- If the vehicle is a 2-wheel drive (2WD), remove the flywheel housing. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement (Automatic Transmission) or Engine Flywheel Replacement (Manual Transmission) .
- Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
- Remove the upper oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement - Upper .
- Remove the oil pump screen bolts and nuts.
- Remove the oil pump screen.
- Remove and discard the oil pump screen gasket.
- Block the crankshaft from turning with a wooden handle.
- While holding the secondary oil pump shaft with a hex driver, remove the oil pump driven gear nut.
- Remove the oil pump driven gear.
- Remove the oil pump drive gear and crankshaft reluctor.
- Use a brass drift.
- Tap on the back as close to the center of the reluctor.
- Remove the hex head and the allen head bolt in order to remove the oil pump.
- Remove the oil pump.
- Remove the O-ring seal for the oil pump.
- If required, clean and inspect the oil pump. Refer to Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection .
IMPORTANT:
Do not damage the crankshaft reluctor. Do not remove the crankshaft reluctor to oil pump drive bolts.