Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover with Oil Pump Replacement .
- Remove the 8 oil pump cover bolts (1).
- Remove the oil pump cover (2).
- Protect the engine front cover edge (1) with a suitable piece of plastic.
- Compress the oil pump slide spring with a screw driver and remove the oil pump slide spring in conjunction with the oil pump slide spring pin.
- Remove the oil pump components in the following order:
- Outer oil pump vane ring (1).
- Oil pump vane rotor (3) and the 7 oil pump vanes (2).
- Inner oil pump vane ring (6).
- Oil pump slide (4) and the 2 oil pump slide seals with the 2 oil pump slide seal springs (5).
- For cleaning and inspection the oil pump. Refer to Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection .
WARNING:
Before removing the spring, cover the spring with a towel to prevent the spring from flying and possibly causing damage or personal injury.
NOTE:
Insert the screw driver between the oil pump slide spring windings (2).
NOTE:
Keep the oil pump components in order to aid in installation.