Removal (1.8L Eclipse)
- Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If necessary, remove oil filter bracket assembly. Remove oil pick-up assembly.
- Remove timing belt and sprockets. See TIMING BELT . Remove oil pump cover and gasket.
- Remove plug from side of cylinder block and install a .31" (8.0 mm) diameter Phillips screwdriver to hold left silent shaft. See Figure. Remove oil pump driven gear-to-silent shaft bolt.
- Remove front cover from cylinder block. If front cover sticks to cylinder block, pry cover from cylinder block at screwdriver slot. Remove plug, spring and relief plunger. Remove silent shaft and crankshaft oil seal from front cover.