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Oil Pump Disassemble

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  1. Remove the oil pump driveshaft and oil pump driveshaft retainer.
    Fig 1: Remove Oil Pump Driveshaft & Retainer
    G02106298Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not remove the oil pump screen from the pipe. The pipe and oil pump screen are serviced as a complete assembly.
  2. Remove the oil pump screen, if necessary. The oil pump screen has a press fit into the oil pump cover.
    Fig 2: Remove Oil Pump Screen
    G02106299Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the oil pump cover bolts.
    Fig 3: Remove Oil Pump Cover Bolts
    G02106300Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the oil pump cover.
    Fig 4: Remove Oil Pump Cover
    G02106301Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the oil pump drive gear and the oil pump driven gear.
  6. Matchmark the gear teeth for assembly.
    Fig 5: Remove Oil Pump Drive Gear & Oil Pump Driven Gear
    G02106302Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to SAFETY GLASSES CAUTION .
  7. Remove the following items:
    1. 7.1. The oil pump pressure relief valve spring straight pin
    2. 7.2. The oil pump pressure relief spring
    3. 7.3. The oil pump pressure relief valve
    Fig 6: Remove Oil Pump Pressure Relief Valve Spring Straight Pin, Relief Spring & Relief Valve
    G02106303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.