Oil Pump Chain: Removal

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Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Automatic Transmission Assembly>REMOVAL .
Remove the torque converter assembly. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Torque Converter Assembly>REMOVAL .
Remove the oil pump chain cover.
NOTE: Oil pump chain cover may be hard to remove because the driven sprocket is installed to the shaft side of the oil pump. Do not remove it forcibly. Remove it while holding the driven sprocket by hand.

Fig 1: Locating Oil Pump Chain Cover Bolts
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Fig 2: Removing Oil Pump Chain Cover
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Remove the seal rings.

Fig 3: Locating Seal Rings
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Remove the driven sprocket from oil pump chain cover to remove the oil pump chain.
NOTE:
- The driven sprocket is replaced as an assembly only, because it is a non-disassembly part.
- If the ball bearing is removed from the driven sprocket, replace with a new part.
Fig 4: Removing Driven Sprocket From Oil Pump Chain Cover
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Remove the snap ring.

Fig 5: Removing Snap Ring
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Remove the drive sprocket.

Fig 6: Removing Drive Sprocket
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Remove the oil seal from the oil pump chain cover.

Fig 7: Removing Oil Seal From Oil Pump Chain Cover
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