Removal & Disassembly
- Remove timing belt and crankshaft sprocket. See TIMING BELT in this article. Remove oil pan and oil pump pick-up tube. See OIL PAN in this article.
- Remove dipstick tube from oil pump housing. Remove oil pump retaining bolts, oil pump and gasket.CAUTION: Note bolt length and location for reassembly reference.
- Remove oil pump cover from rear of oil pump. Remove oil seal from oil pump housing. Remove snap ring, spring and relief valve from oil pump housing.