Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Envoy XL and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. 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 engine front cover. Refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the oil pump screen bolt and nuts.
- Remove the oil pump screen with O-ring seal.
- Remove the O-ring seal from the pump screen.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- Remove the remaining crankshaft oil deflector nuts.
- Remove the crankshaft oil deflector.
- Remove the oil pump bolts.IMPORTANT: Do not allow dirt or debris to enter the oil pump assembly, cap end as necessary.
- Remove the oil pump.
- Clean and inspect the oil pump. Refer to OIL PUMP CLEANING AND INSPECTION