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Oil Pump Disassemble

    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pump Mounting Bolts
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    IMPORTANT: There are no serviceable components within the oil pump. Disassemble the pump only to diagnose an oiling concern. A disassembled oil pump must not be reused. A disassembled oil pump must be replaced.
  1. Remove the oil pump mounting bolts.
  2. Fig 2: View Of Oil Pump Mounting Bolts
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  3. Remove the primary camshaft drive chain lower guide bolts.
  4. Remove the primary camshaft drive chain lower guide.
  5. Fig 3: View Of Oil Pump Bolts
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  6. Remove the bolts holding the oil pump cover to the oil pump housing.
  7. Fig 4: View Of Oil Pump Housing And Cover
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  8. Remove the oil pump cover from the oil pump housing.
  9. Fig 5: Identifying Oil Pump Gears
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  10. Remove the inner oil pump drive gear.
  11. Remove the outer oil pump driven gear.
  12. Fig 6: View Of Oil Pressure Relief Valve Components
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  13. Remove the clip, holding the cap, for the oil relief valve components.
  14. Remove the cap, spring, and plunger from the oil pump housing.