Oil Pump: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect negative battery cable.
Remove crankshaft damper (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - REMOVAL) .
Remove Timing Belt (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL) .
Remove Oil Pan (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL) .
Remove Crankshaft Sprocket using Special Tool 6793 and insert C-4685-C2. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Crankshaft Sprocket-Removal
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6793

2 - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET
Remove oil pick-up tube.
Remove oil pump, and front crankshaft seal. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Oil Pump and Pick-up Tube

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - OIL PAN GASKET

2 - O-RING

3 - OIL PUMP BODY

4 - FILTER

5 - OIL PICK-UP TUBE

6 - DRAIN PLUG

7 - OIL PAN