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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
  2. Remove the bolt attaching the oil pump to the rear crankshaft bearing cap.
  3. Remove the oil pump and driveshaft.
  4. Inspect the driveshaft at both ends for rounding of the corners.
    Fig 1: Oil Pump
    G01702677Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.