Removal Procedure
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- 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.
- Inspect the oil pump. Refer to OIL PUMP DISASSEMBLE , OIL PUMP CLEANING AND INSPECTION , and OIL PUMP ASSEMBLE in Engine Unit Repair Manual.