Removal & Disassembly
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove radiator cooling fan, shroud, water pump pulley and drive belt. Remove timing belt cover, timing belt and tensioner. See TIMING BELT under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove alternator and bracket and air conditioner compressor bracket bolts (if equipped).
- Raise vehicle and drain engine oil and front differential oil (if equipped). Remove oil dipstick and oil pan. Remove oil pump pick-up screen. Lock crankshaft with Gear Stopper (09927-56010) installed at flywheel ring gear. With crankshaft locked, remove timing belt pulley. Remove oil pan and oil pump strainer/pickup. Remove oil pump assembly. Remove dip stick guide. Remove oil pump rotor plate.
- Mark outer gear with felt pen for reassembly reference. Remove inner and outer oil pump gears. Remove plug, relief spring and relief valve.