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Oil Pump Removal

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  1. Remove the oil pump drive bolt.
  2. Remove the oil pump drive. Do this by lifting and turning the oil pump drive.
    Fig 1: Removing Oil Pump Drive
    G01977114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the bolt that attaches the oil pump to the rear main bearing cap.
  4. Remove the oil pump.
    Fig 2: Removing Oil Pump
    G01977115Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the oil pump drive shaft.

    Important:  Do not crack the oil pump drive shaft retainer.

  6. Remove the oil pump drive shaft retainer.
    Fig 3: Removing Oil Pump Drive Shaft Retainer
    G01977116Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  A loose oil pump tube can cause an air leak and a loss of oil pressure.

  7. Inspect the oil pump pickup tube for looseness.
    Fig 4: Inspecting Oil Pump Pickup Tube For Looseness
    G01977117Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.