Oil Pump & Front Cover: Removal
- Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN . If necessary, remove oil filter bracket assembly. Remove oil pick-up assembly.
- Remove timing belt and sprockets. See TIMING BELT . Remove oil pump drive gear. Remove oil pump cover and gasket. Remove front cover from cylinder block.
- If front cover sticks to cylinder block, pry cover from cylinder block at screwdriver slot. Remove plug, spring and relief plunger. Remove silent shaft and crankshaft oil seal from front cover.