Removal & Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda B3000 and 2001 Mazda B3000. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove oil pump baffle. Remove oil pump retaining bolts. Remove oil pump and pick-up tube assembly. Remove oil pump drive shaft. Remove and replace gasket. Disassemble oil pump. Note direction of component installation for reassembly reference.