Oil Pump Disassemble

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important: The internal parts of the oil pump assembly are not serviced separately, excluding the spring. If the oil pump components are worn or damaged, replace the oil pump as an assembly.

Remove the oil pump cover bolts.

Fig 1: Removing Oil Pump Cover Bolts
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Remove the oil pump cover.

Fig 2: Removing Oil Pump Cover
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Important: Mark or identify the gears for assembly. Refer to SEPARATING PARTS .
Remove the drive gear.

Fig 3: Removing Drive Gear
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Remove the driven gear.

Fig 4: Removing Driven Gear
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Remove the pressure relief valve plug.

Fig 5: Removing Pressure Relief Valve Plug
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Remove the pressure relief valve spring.

Fig 6: Removing Pressure Relief Valve Spring
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Remove the pressure relief valve.

Fig 7: Removing Pressure Relief Valve
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Inspect the oil pump components. Refer to OIL PUMP CLEANING AND INSPECTION .