Fuel Injection Pump: Removal
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Do not work on the fuel system until the pressure has been released and the engine has cooled. Fuel in the high-pressure fuel system is hot and under very high pressure. High-pressure fuel may cause cuts and contact with hot fuel may cause burns. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
- Remove the fuel rail supply tube. Refer to: Fuel Rail Supply Tube .
- Remove the brake vacuum pump. Refer to: BRAKE VACUUM PUMP (2018)Brake Vacuum Pump (2019) .
- Using the special tools, check the fuel injection pump drive gear backlash. Refer to "Camshaft, Gear backlash - camshaft gear to fuel injection pump". Install new components as needed. Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS (2018)Specifications (2019)
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Use Special Service Tool: 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) Holding Fixture with Dial Indicator Gauge., 308-021 (T75L-4201-A) Gauge, Clutch Housing.
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NOTE: The crankshaft gear contains a single timing mark. The camshaft drive gear contains a single timing mark and a double timing mark. The fuel injection pump drive gear contains a double timing mark. The engine is timed correctly when the single mark on the crankshaft drive gear is aligned with the double mark on the camshaft drive gear, and the single mark on the camshaft drive gear is aligned with the double mark on the fuel injection pump drive gear. Additionally, the keyway on the fuel injection pump drive gear must be in the 12 o'clock position.
Rotate the crankshaft clockwise, as viewed from the front, until the single mark on the camshaft drive gear and the double mark on the fuel injection pump drive gear are aligned.
- Remove the fuel injection pump drive gear nut.
- Remove the bolts and then remove the fuel rail supply tube bracket.
- Disconnect the fuel volume control valve electrical connector.
- Remove the fuel injection pump spacers.
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NOTE: Do not pry against the mating surface of the fuel injection pump or damage to the fuel injection pump may occur.
Slide the fuel injection pump rearward until the fuel injection pump drive gear contacts the engine block.
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- Tap the fuel injection pump shaft with a mallet to free the fuel injection pump drive gear from the fuel injection pump, slide the fuel injection pump off the mounting studs and remove the fuel injection pump.
- Remove the fuel injection pump drive gear.
- Remove and discard the fuel injection pump O-ring seal.