Pump, Engine Oil: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the oil pan. Refer to PAN, OIL, REMOVAL .
- Remove the oil pump pick-up. Refer to PICK-UP, OIL PUMP, REMOVAL .
- Disconnect the engine wire harness from the oil pump solenoid electrical connector (1).
- Remove the locking clip (1) from the oil pump solenoid electrical connector (2).
- Push the oil pump solenoid electrical connector into the engine block, rotate the connector slightly CW, push it past the primary chain tensioner mounting bolt (1) and into the engine.
- Push back the oil pump chain tensioner (2) and insert a suitable retaining pin (1) such as a 3 mm Allen wrench.CAUTION:
Always reinstall timing chains so that they maintain the same direction of rotation. Inverting a previously run chain on a previously run sprocket will result in excessive wear to both the chain and sprocket.
- Mark the direction of rotation on the oil pump chain (3) and sprocket (4) using a paint pen or equivalent to aid in reassembly.NOTE:
There are no timing marks on the oil pump gear or chain. Timing of the oil pump is not required.
- Remove the oil pump sprocket T45 retaining bolt (2) and remove the oil pump sprocket (4).
- Remove the retaining pin (3) and disengage the oil pump chain tensioner spring (1) from the dowel pin (2).
- Remove the oil pump chain tensioner from the oil pump.
- Remove the four oil pump bolts (1) and remove the oil pump (3).