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Removal & Disassembly

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NOTE: Pick-up tube is serviceable; however, unless tube is damaged, DO NOT remove tube from pump body.
  1. Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove oil pump bolt. Remove pump and extension shaft. If necessary, remove pick-up tube.
  2. Remove pump cover. Mark relationship between gears at a meshing point for reassembly. Remove gears. Remove pressure regulator valve retaining pin. Remove pressure regulator valve and spring. Remove oil pump-to-rear crankshaft bearing cap bolt. Remove oil pump, retainer and driveshaft from rear crankshaft bearing cap.
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